Tamiflu can cause vomiting, nausea, and even hallucinations
. But experts say it’s effective in reducing flu symptoms and is worth the side effects. Sometimes a cure is worth the side effects.
Is Tamiflu worth taking?
Maybe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Infectious Disease Society of America recommend Tamiflu for
patients who have a higher risk of developing complications such as pneumonia that may follow influenza
. These “at risk” patients include: Those who are hospitalized.
Does Tamiflu have bad side effects?
The most common side effects of Tamiflu are
nausea and vomiting
. Usually, nausea and vomiting are not severe and happen in the first 2 days of treatment. Taking Tamiflu with food may lessen the chance of getting these side effects.
How long do side effects of Tamiflu last?
The majority of these adverse reactions were reported on a single occasion, occurred on either the first or second treatment day and resolved spontaneously
within 1-2 days
.
Is Tamiflu safe to take?
Tamiflu is very safe
, and it’s effective for patients as young as 2 weeks old. However, you should always discuss the benefits and risks of taking Tamiflu with your healthcare provider.
Who shouldnt take Tamiflu?
People at risk of complications from the flu because their immune system doesn’t work well.
children younger than 2 years
.
adults 65 years
and older. people with diabetes, asthma or heart disease.
What countries is Tamiflu banned in?
Japan officials said the anti-flu drug Tamiflu should not be given to teenagers, after two boys aged 12 and 16 broke their legs jumping from the second floor of their houses.
What does Tamiflu do to the body?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is an antiviral drug. It
works by attacking the flu virus to keep it from multiplying in your body
and by reducing the symptoms of the flu. Tamiflu can sometimes keep you from getting the flu if you take it before you get sick.
What medications should not be taken with Tamiflu?
- entecavir.
- influenza virus vaccine, h1n1, live.
- influenza virus vaccine, live, trivalent.
- methotrexate.
- pemetrexed.
- probenecid.
- tafamidis.
- warfarin.
What happens if you take Tamiflu without the flu?
Chittick says there
is no benefit to taking Tamiflu
if you don’t have influenza. He explained taking antibiotics or antiviral drugs unnecessarily could lead to bacteria and viruses becoming more resistant.
How fast does Tamiflu begin to work?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is not like an antibiotic that works quickly and makes you feel better in a couple of days. Instead, Tamiflu shortens the duration of flu symptoms by a day or two. It works best when you start it
within 48 hours of noticing symptoms
.
Is death a side effect of Tamiflu?
Some people taking Tamiflu have had delirium or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t real). Some people have also had
abnormal behaviors
, which led to physical injury or death. These side effects, which were seen most commonly in children taking Tamiflu, began and resolved quickly.
Is Tamiflu bad for your liver?
There have been no reports of acute liver failure or chronic liver disease
attributed to oseltamivir use. Furthermore, a proportion of patients with influenza have serum enzyme elevations and even mild jaundice during the acute illness, independent of any therapy.
Why is Tamiflu banned in Japan?
Concerns about the anti-flu drug Tamiflu deepened yesterday after doctors in Japan were warned against prescribing it to teenagers because of several cases in which young patients committed suicide or harmed themselves.
Should I take Tamiflu if exposed to flu?
Tamiflu is sometimes used to
prevent flu
for people exposed to the influenza virus, but it is not an effective substitute for immunization. If you do get the flu, Tamiflu can reduce the intensity of symptoms and reduce the amount of time that you feel sick.
Does Tamiflu make you less contagious?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral drug that can shorten the duration of influenza (flu) symptoms. However, it will not stop the spread of the flu virus to others.
You are still contagious on Tamiflu
.
