I'm really worried because I just got a positive result for swine flu. I have some other health problems too, so I'm concerned about how risky this might be. Can you tell me what kind of complications I should be aware of and how I can avoid them?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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pneumonia, respiratory failure , take antiviral medications

Answered 04/07/2025

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I got scratched by a stray dog's nails and my doctor said it's nothing to worry about, but he still recommended I take three doses of the Verorab IM vaccine on days 0, 3, and 7. I've already finished them, but I'm concerned because I read that the usual anti-rabies treatment involves five doses on days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28. Do you think I should get the additional doses on days 14 and 28, or are the three enough?

For your safety, it's recommended to follow the standard 5-dose regimen for post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies, which includes doses on days 0, 3, 7, 14, and 28.

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I've been taking glutathione capsules for a while and I usually have a glass of milk before bed. Is it alright to take them together at night? I'm just wondering if there's any issue with how they might interact.

yes

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Which medicines should not be taken together?

There are infinite number of medicine interactions which can not be listed. It is always suggestable to consult with a health-care provider so that they can assess and guide on the appropriate treatment.

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