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If taking over the counter medicines are not very effective against the common cold and it is said the medication may only prolong the cold, does a similar logic apply to flu since flu symptoms are very much like the common cold?

Flu medicines can reduce the severity and duration of illness and can reduce the risk of influenza-related complications, including severe illness and death.

According to the CDC, most healthy persons who develop an illness consistent with uncomplicated influenza, or persons who appear to be recovering from influenza, do not need antiviral medications for treatment or prophylaxis. However, persons presenting with suspected influenza and more severe symptoms such as evidence of lower respiratory tract infection or clinical deterioration should receive prompt empiric antiviral therapy, regardless of previous health or age.

To be on the safest side, consult your doctor who knows about your medical condition. If you have flu like symptoms contact your doctor and more urgently if you already have other complications like diabetes or asthma or something else. The doctor would know if you do need to take any medication and if yes which one!

I totally agree with the admin here!