Tamiflu

Yes, it is generally considered safe to take Tamiflu (oseltamivir) with Delsym (dextromethorphan), as there are no known significant interactions between the two medications. Tamiflu is an antiviral used to treat influenza, while Delsym is a cough suppressant. However, it's always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional before combining medications to ensure safety and appropriateness for your specific situation.

Taking high doses of antibiotics and Tamiflu (oseltamivir) can potentially affect your menstrual cycle, although the effects can vary from person to person. Antibiotics can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the body, which may influence hormonal levels and menstrual regularity. Additionally, illness and stress from an infection can also impact your cycle. It's best to consult with a healthcare professional if you have concerns about changes in your period while on these medications.

Yes, you can generally take Tums while on Tamiflu (oseltamivir). There are no known direct interactions between the two medications. However, it's always best to consult with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before combining medications to ensure it's safe for your specific situation.

Yes, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) can be used during lactation. Studies suggest that it is generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, as only small amounts are excreted in breast milk. However, it's always advisable for nursing mothers to consult their healthcare provider before starting any medication to discuss potential risks and benefits.

No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain sulfa. It is a neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat and prevent influenza virus infections.

CASULES

Yes. Not only does it lower your temperature, it controls all the symptoms of H1N1.

No. This treatment for the flu contains no ingredients that can give you the flu or any other infectious disease.

In short - yes, but some explanation is warranted.

In the way the question is worded, the asker is either currently on tamiflu, or has taken tamiflu in the past but is no longer currently taking it. If the asker has taken tamiflu in the past but is not currently taking it, it won't serve to prevent them from becoming infected with the novel h1n1 (or any other flu virus they haven't established immunity to.

Antivirals function somewhat similarly to antibiotics - they acts to inhibit the pathogen from successfully completing its reproductive life-cycle. The difference with oseltamivir and zanamivir (aka Tamiflu and Relenza) is that they bind specifically to the active sites in certain types of flu virus. Neither one will act as any sort of 'immunization' to prevent future infections. It simply limits the virus from making more of itself once you have contracted it.

If one is currently taking the drug, it may prevent contraction from becoming a full-blown infection, or limit the severity, but it won't cause the body to recognize the virus any faster, it just gives the immune system more time to respond.

In one recent study published in Japan (where Tamiflu is widely used), they did have at least one case of H1N1 flu in someone who was taking the drug as a prophylactic (preventative) measure. However, they note that those taking Tamiflu in close contact with confirmed cases of the flu did not develop severe illnesss.

Here is a link to a pdf of the study for further reading:
http://www.eurosurveillance.org/images/dynamic/EE/V14N35/art19320.pdf

Regards,

Perry Arellano-Jones

There is no manufacturer-listed drug incompatibility between these two medicines, and the combination is often recommended by physicians.

Yes a dentist can write a prescription for antibiotics when they are necessary within the scope of his/her practice. Generally a dentist will prescribe painkillers after an oral operation such as a wisdom tooth extraction. If the gums were to becomw infected for example, the dentist could prescribe a therapeutic amount of amoxil, azithromycin, and etc.

It will be more effective if started within the first 40 hours of the symptoms, however, in some cases, it is given later to hopefully shorten the duration or lessen the symptoms in high risk cases. It may be helpful and, in most places, there is currently no shortage of the supply of this kind of medication, so you should contact a health care professional even if it is past the first two days to see if it may still be of benefit to try the drug.

I can only tell you what happened to me. In May of 2009 I had an upper respiratory infection including severe laryngitis. My Dr prescribed Tamiflu. Note that at this point in time the world was going through the Asian Swine flu scare. I took it for 3 or 4 days without incident. After this initial period, I called my Dr to tell him that I was coughing up green phlegm. I had always been under the assumption that green phlegm was a sign of a bacterial infection. My Dr apparently agreed with that assessment, because he ADDED Augmentin 875 mg to my medications. Please note, I had taken Augmentin many times over many years with no problem.

Within a day, I experienced a SEVERE reaction. Both of my hands swelled up, and were rendered unusable. The pain was excruciating. The first thumb joint where the thumb connects to the hand was the center of the pain. I could not button my shirt, hold a pen, turn a key, open a door, etc. The pharmacist wisely advised me to stop taking both medications immediately, which I did. The pain lasted for over a week. Actually as I recall, the pain took almost a month to entirely go away.

After the the first 4 days I did go toI went to another Dr- an ENT specialist who prescribed a cortisone type drug in a gradually descending dose pack that I don't recall the name of- something like methyl- pred- something or other, but it cured me in short order. In short, Tamiflu plus Augmentin was NOT ok for me.

Yes, there is no problem in taking those two drugs together. You should; however, talk to your doctor before ever taking any drugs together.

You should always contact the ordering doctor or the pharmacist who filled your prescription whenever you are taking a new medication and you get a rash. It is advised that people should stop the medicine until they can speak to the medical or pharmaceutical professionals in case it is an allergic reaction to the medicine. Sometimes the A-H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu has caused rashes as a symptom, but since it could be the new medicine, better safe than sorry.

Roche Holding AG is the parent company of F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Ltd. maker of the antiviral medication brand named Tamiflu.

Lupus patients should always discuss over the counter medications, herbs, and supplements with their rheumatologists because of the danger of worsening lupus activity or negative interactions with medication. That said, Advil is a NSAID or Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug which is often used to relieve inflammation and the pain it causes. The PM part is likewise not likely to cause problems. But ask the doctor because it is the doctor who will know what is safe for you.