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Are there drugs to treat the flu? Yes, there are a number of products that may help you feel better:

    * Prescription medicines can lessen your symptoms or the time you are sick with the flu. Your doctor or clinic 
      will help you decide whether these drugs are right for you.
    * Over-the-counter medicines can help with flu symptoms such as sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, fever and     
       body aches. However:
    * Never give aspirin to children or teens who might have the flu. It can cause serious problems or even             
       death.  Call your doctor or clinic first.
    * If you already take prescription medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist which flu medicines you can use
       safely. For example, some over-the-counter flu products have medicines to treat a stuffy nose    
       (decongestants), which can raise your blood pressure or even make your blood pressure medicines less
       effective.
    *  No medicine can take the place of the flu vaccine

What should I do if I get the flu?

    * Get plenty of rest
    * Drink lots of water or other liquids like juice and soup
    * Don't spread your germs! Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands often, and STAY
       HOME!
    * Don't smoke or drink alcohol.

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Many other diseases can feel like the flu, but they need different treatments. Always go to your doctor or clinic if you feel worse.
To learn more:

Visit www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antivirals/influenza/