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Can flu antiviral drugs help with other illnesses such as the common cold?

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Can flu antiviral drugs help with other illnesses such as the common cold?

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No. Flu antiviral drugs only work against flu viruses. They will not help reduce symptoms from the common cold or any other flu-like illnesses caused by viruses other than flu viruses. Many other viruses cause respiratory illnesses and flu-like symptoms besides influenza.