HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Oseltamivir Safe To Be Taken For Flu?

My 22-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flu yesterday (but did not have a swab test). She was given a prescription of 75 mg of Oseltamivir. She took one last night at 7 PM, and her next one today a 12 noon. She is feeling better today and has not had a fever. She wants to drive to a friend's house, but the warnings on the medicine says, "This drug may impair the ability to operate a vehicle". What do you advise? Thanks! Trish Boone
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Oseltamivir can cause dizziness and light headness.It is better to avoid driving.You can drive if its urgent,but you have to be extra careful while driving or operating machinery.Do not drive alone and always keep a bottle of water along side with you.Avoid driving if you are dizzy or nauseating.
Do not stop taking oseltamivir capsules or change the dose without first checking with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Oseltamivir Safe To Be Taken For Flu?

Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic.com. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Oseltamivir can cause dizziness and light headness.It is better to avoid driving.You can drive if its urgent,but you have to be extra careful while driving or operating machinery.Do not drive alone and always keep a bottle of water along side with you.Avoid driving if you are dizzy or nauseating. Do not stop taking oseltamivir capsules or change the dose without first checking with your doctor. Hope this helps. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain