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Can Tamiflu Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Question: my obgyn prescribed me tamiflu since I was having a flu like symptoms but I'm 14 weeks pregnant. is this safe? seeking for 2nd opinion
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Safe during pregnancy, can use it without concern.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Tamiflu is safe for use during pregnancy.
And you are already at 14 weeks, when major organ systems have developed.
THe adverse effects from influenza to the pregnant woman and the fetus are more than the suspected risks of Tamiflu.
Please go ahead and take the drug as prescribed by your doctor.
I am attaching a scientific study for your perusal if you are inclined towards some research in the area.
If you just wish for a professional second opinion, you can safely go ahead and take the drugs as suggested.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Tamiflu Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Safe during pregnancy, can use it without concern. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Tamiflu is safe for use during pregnancy. And you are already at 14 weeks, when major organ systems have developed. THe adverse effects from influenza to the pregnant woman and the fetus are more than the suspected risks of Tamiflu. Please go ahead and take the drug as prescribed by your doctor. I am attaching a scientific study for your perusal if you are inclined towards some research in the area. If you just wish for a professional second opinion, you can safely go ahead and take the drugs as suggested. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/0000 All the best Please feel free to discuss further.