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Does taking tamiflu each day prevent novel coronavirus? i knew somebody who took tamiflu once a day to prevent the flu.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nope: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is effective only against influenza viruses. It has no effect or benefit for coronavirus.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

No: Tamiflu is specifically for influenza viral infection, but this is an interesting question.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/31/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tamiflu: Tamiflu is for influenza viruses. It is not for SARS-CoV-2 ( the virus that causes COVID 19 Disease) which is a coronavirus.

Answered 5/31/2020

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A member asked:

Does taking tamiflu each day prevent novel coronavirus? i knew somebody who took tamiflu once a day to prevent the flu.

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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