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Prescription Cold and Flu Medications

Certain medications used to treat and prevent colds and the flu are available by prescription only. Learn about some of these prescription cold and flu medications and if they might be right for you.
Using Antiviral Medications for the Flu
Antiviral medications can be very effective to either shorten the duration of the flu or keep you from getting it. Find out more about antiviral medications, including when and how to use them.
The Problem With Prescription Cough Suppressants
It appears that many cough medications have been prescribed and sold in the United States without FDA approval lately. Find out how the changes with these prescription cough medications may affect you.
Tamiflu
Tamiflu is an antiviral prescription drug used to treat influenza. Find out what you need to know about this medication before you take it and learn if Tamiflu could be right for you.
What Is Relenza?
Relenza is an antiviral medication used to prevent or shorten the duration of the flu. Find out who can use Relenza and when.
Flu Medications for Patients with High Blood Pressure
Great information from the American Heart Association about medications patients with high blood pressure should and should not take when they have the flu.
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