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6 weeks preg & have flu. tried everything for symptoms: panado, eucalyptus oil in a steamer for sinusitis etc, can i take sudafed in small doses?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Safe: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) should be prescribed to pregnant women who have the flu. The suppressed immune system in pregnancy make pregnant women highly vulnerable to this virus. Treatment is warranted.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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