Flu and motrin, does the flu lose it's strength when taking motrin?

Flu and Motrin: Motrin, and other anti-inflammatory medications, can be effective in managing the myalgias, or muscle ache, s caused by the flu as well as decreasing fevers. Unfortunately they do not affect the flu virus itself or decrease its spread.

No but it can : Decrease symptoms. If you have the flu hydrate well w water, herbal teas, soup or juice. Drink sufficiently to have pale to light yellow urine. You can use pain relievers like tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaid’s. Rest a lot! in some situations antiviral medications (tamiflu, relenza, flumadine) may be prescribed within the first couple of days of symptoms to hasten healing.