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A member asked:
Im tested positive for the flu today(i taken the flu shot, so i have a milder)my doc said i dont need tamiflu b/c my symptoms are not severe. normal?
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Reasonable: Flu usually starts with a high intensity & if your symptoms are mild this sounds reasonable. Also the Tamiflu is not helpful if you have had any symptoms for 48 hours or more. It's not really an antibiotic & must be taken very early to do any good. Even with a co-pay many end up paying big bucks for 5 days worth of this drug.
Answered 2/5/2018
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Yes: "Tamiflu" isn't that helpful and carries some risk. I'd skip it.
Answered 2/1/2018
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