Tamiflu during third tri - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

tinytushi · 03-25-2013, 09:32 PM

Has anyone taken Tamiflu during third tri? I was diagnosed with Influenza A this morning. This is the first day of being sick and OB prescribed Tamiflu. He said I sounded on the verge of getting pneumonia and he wants me to start ASAP. According to him and the pharmacist the only worries would be if I was in the first trimester. Thoughts?

palsmama · 03-25-2013, 09:49 PM

I wouldn't take it. I would just stay hydrated and rest. Also take elderberry tincture and Tylenol. It hasn't been shown to be effective enough for me to take it during a pregnancy or even not pregnant.

songbird516 · 03-26-2013, 08:54 AM

no no no no. Tamiflu is NOT recommended or tested in pregnant women. One of the potential side effects is pnemonia!!! Garlic, vitamin C, cod liver oil...all of these support the immune system and have been tested MUCH MORE than Tamiflu.

Tamiflu kind of makes me angry.

Mom2Connor · 03-26-2013, 12:50 PM

I wouldn't see an OB I didn't trust, so therefore I would (personally) listen to the advice of my OB vs anyone else.

JMHO

RunawayBunny · 03-26-2013, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom2Connor

I wouldn't see an OB I didn't trust, so therefore I would (personally) listen to the advice of my OB vs anyone else.

JMHO

Agreed.

lina81 · 03-26-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom2Connor

I wouldn't see an OB I didn't trust, so therefore I would (personally) listen to the advice of my OB vs anyone else.

JMHO

Even people you trust can make poorly informed decisions. My first loyalty is to to the wellbeing of my family and myself, not to my OB, and that means that whatever the doctor may say, I make an informed decision by checking out the research, contraindications, etc. on any medication prescribed. One of the problems with present day medicine in the US is that doctors often don't have the time to keep up with research on medications, etc. The research on Tamiflu indicates it may not be worth taking for anyone, and it is definitely not recommended during pregnancy.

Mom2Connor · 03-26-2013, 01:48 PM

It's not about loyalty, it's about not getting what can be lifesaving advice from the internet vs a doctor. The flu, as much as many here like to scoff at, actually does kill people. Pregnant women are especially at risk.

Kiliki · 03-26-2013, 02:45 PM

I wouldn't.

MadeofStarStuff · 03-26-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom2Connor

I wouldn't see an OB I didn't trust, so therefore I would (personally) listen to the advice of my OB vs anyone else.

JMHO

I agree. If prescribed, I would absolutely take it.

weesej · 03-26-2013, 04:04 PM

I would take it and did take it when I came down with influenza at 35 weeks this past January.

03-25-2013, 09:32 PM	#1
tinytushi Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 259 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100%	Tamiflu during third tri Has anyone taken Tamiflu during third tri? I was diagnosed with Influenza A this morning. This is the first day of being sick and OB prescribed Tamiflu. He said I sounded on the verge of getting pneumonia and he wants me to start ASAP. According to him and the pharmacist the only worries would be if I was in the first trimester. Thoughts?

03-25-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
palsmama Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,140 Ratings: 28 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Tamiflu during third tri I wouldn't take it. I would just stay hydrated and rest. Also take elderberry tincture and Tylenol. It hasn't been shown to be effective enough for me to take it during a pregnancy or even not pregnant. __________________ Sahm to P (1/10) and wifey to P since 2008...we are a , , selective vax'ing, AP'ing, regretful circer now non circing, non-CIO, , babywearing, going green kinda family, baby GIRL born 10-13-2012!!!

03-26-2013, 08:54 AM	#3
songbird516 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,164 Ratings: 36 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Tamiflu during third tri no no no no. Tamiflu is NOT recommended or tested in pregnant women. One of the potential side effects is pnemonia!!! Garlic, vitamin C, cod liver oil...all of these support the immune system and have been tested MUCH MORE than Tamiflu. Tamiflu kind of makes me angry. __________________ Sara- mommy to Claire (01/10) and Micah (3/12) and someone new (10/14) Birth doula and life-long student of Everything! Need a doula in the central VA area? Let's talk! www.beyondbirthsupport.com

03-26-2013, 12:50 PM	#4
Mom2Connor Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,272 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	I wouldn't see an OB I didn't trust, so therefore I would (personally) listen to the advice of my OB vs anyone else. JMHO __________________ Proud SAHM to Connor (8-6-10) and our little born 4-14-13

03-26-2013, 01:48 PM	#7
Mom2Connor Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,272 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	It's not about loyalty, it's about not getting what can be lifesaving advice from the internet vs a doctor. The flu, as much as many here like to scoff at, actually does kill people. Pregnant women are especially at risk. __________________ Proud SAHM to Connor (8-6-10) and our little born 4-14-13