This is why many people present near or after the hour mark and then Tamiflu certainly will not work. Should you see your doctor quickly after symptoms start or wait it out at home?
In my own practice, I follow the CDC guidelines above. If patients fall outside of the time window or do not meet criteria, then I generally do not prescribe Tamiflu. So if you know others around you that have confirmed influenza and you can get to the doctor early, perhaps Tamiflu can be the super drug it was touted to be.
Have you had a good or bad experience with Tamiflu? Do you think it works if it is taken early in the course of the illness? Comment below. Related posts:. I'm a pharmacy assistant, a dispensary assistant and used to be a medical receptionist and a practice manager. So I'm partially aware of what's safe and whats not obviously not as advanced as doctors and pharmacists but it is most definitely safe to take. It's generally used for Influenza though not just a common cold.
Any side affects to you or your child after birth? Mrs A Being in the uk i agree its silly my child was dx over the phone you are not allied to go out and the drs wont come out to you as they dont want to get it so you have a flu buddy who goes and collects the tamiflu if they feel you need it they felt we didnt, its been 3 days and she is already improving her temp has stopped and her bad headache and sore throat it seems to be a very mild illness in older children and adults the temp is the worst bit she was up to 41 c at one point but came.
Leslee had the flu shot this year, but her daughter that lives with them and is going to college developed Influenza A, last Tuedsay, Wenesday went to ER, dx with the flu, started on Tamiflu 75mg twice daily for 5 days, this put Leslee at great risk because of her immune system, after doing some research I found that the Tamiflu also is used to prevent flu, so I called Les and she went to her clinic today and they have now ordered the Tamiflu for her 75mg daily for 10 days.
Flu vaccine does not work. But Tamiflu is safe. Rest with plenty of fluids and it shall pass. Where can I find any federal or state restictions for eleigibility. Yes I took tamiflu when I was pregnant with my son it's on the lowest scale for harming you or the baby.
In other words its safe. Hey Girls- Been another 4 months since I've been on here! Three kiddos don't leave much time for internet!! It so gross my stomach is really upset the doctor said I was probably getting the flu and gave me tamiflu now my nausea is gone but I still have diarrhea although it's much less frequent than before but now I'm burping a lot and it tastes like eggs and I haven't even eaten eggs it's so gross!!
I already took tums but it's not helping what do I do?!?? OB says to take Tamiflu and start today, but Tamiflu is not recommended for pregnancy based on unknown reactions to unborn children. Hubby and I don't know what decision is the best for us.
Any opinions? The prescription is waiting for me I am leaning towards taking my chances and not taking it, but that is not the recommendation. What if I harm my baby by taking it? What if I do by not taking it?? Get to a doctor and get a tamiflu prescription asap if you test positive. It took me almost a month to recover. If liquid Tamiflu is not available and you have capsules that give the right dose 30 mg, 45 mg or 75 mg , you may pull open the Tamiflu capsules and mix the powder with a small amount of sweetened liquid such as regular or sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Tamiflu may be of benefit for some pregnant and nursing women. At this time, the U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC recommends that pregnant women who are sick from influenza should be treated with a flu drug because of concerns that they could develop more severe illness. Pregnant and nursing women are advised to talk with a healthcare professional before using Tamiflu. More information is available at flu. The most common side effects of Tamiflu are nausea and vomiting.
Usually, nausea and vomiting are not severe and happen in the first 2 days of treatment. Taking Tamiflu with food may lessen the chance of getting these side effects. Other side effects include stomach abdominal pain, nosebleeds, headache, and feeling tired fatigue. Children and teenagers with the flu may be at a higher risk for seizures, confusion, or abnormal behavior early during their illness. These serious side effects may happen shortly after beginning Tamiflu or may happen in people when the flu is not treated.
These serious side effects are not common but may result in accidental injury to the patient. People who take Tamiflu should be watched for signs of unusual behavior and a healthcare provider should be contacted right away if the patient shows any unusual behavior while taking Tamiflu.
Rare cases of allergic reactions, including serious skin rashes, have happened in people who take Tamiflu. If a rash develops, stop taking Tamiflu and contact a healthcare provider right away. Index to Drug-Specific Information. Tamiflu helps block the flu virus, stopping it from progressing if taken within 48 hours after experiencing symptoms. John Shufeldt, an emergency room physician in Arizona, told Healthline. Tamiflu may also reduce risk complications, such as ear infections in children and pneumonia and hospitalization in adults, says the CDC.
Kids are especially prone to the effects of flu, Dr. For anyone, being sick longer can lead to a compromised immune system that may spawn lethal bacterial infections, such as pneumonia. It can help stop outbreaks in nursing homes, since the flu can spread quickly — and be more deadly. But, he adds, most of these cases have been reported in Japan, where Tamiflu is used in higher doses for longer time spans.
A doctor should be alerted right away if these symptoms pop up, says the U.
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