TAMIFLU Reviews (OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE)Average Rating: 2.2 (1390 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare TAMIFLU with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TAMIFLU | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Flu | Within first 15 minutes started feeling nauseous, five minutes later threw up every bit I had in me 4 times, cried uncontrollably, and had major stomach pain. I will NOT take this again, too scared to take another chance. Usually drugs that have side affects of this never affect me but this one sure did. | F | 15 | 1 days 2X D | 5/4/2013 | 1 | Influenza | I developed two rashes all over my body and aches and pains in muscles and joints. | A week later I still have the muscle and joint aches. Would not ever take this again. Listed it as an allergy. | F | 43 | 4 days 75 mg 2X day | 4/23/2013 | 1 | Tested positive for FLU | Vomiting, trouble sleeping, hallucinations, confusion, irritability. | M | 5 | 2 days | 4/19/2013 | 1 | The flu | Tamiflu had been prescribed for 5 days. I took 4 doses. Caused severe diarrhea to the point of feeling weak. Panic attacks, irrational thoughts, uncontrollable crying, vivid and weird dreams. I stopped taking and most symptoms stopped 12 hours after the last dose. | I am putting this on my "allergy" list to never take again. | F | 51 | 2 days 75 mg 2X day | 4/12/2013 | 4 | Flu | Stomach issues after first dose but tapered off after continual use. Weird taste in mouth; everything tasted the same. Some additional anxiety and a floaty-feeling. Feeling of being unsettled. | This worked great for me. Within 12 hours of taking first dose I felt much better. Severe body aches/chills and ovearall misery was cut in half. After 4 doses I felt better than the day before. There is a 48 hour window from time symptoms begin in order for it to be effective; if you miss the window, it won't be effective. | F | 42 | 5 days 2X day | 4/6/2013 | 1 | Confirmed Influenza B | Disorientation, irrational thoughts, paranoia, anxiety, depression, confusion, horrible insomnia, restlessness, "tingly" skin sensations, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate | By my second full day on the medication, I started experiencing the side effects mentioned. I believe Tamiflu somehow disrupts the chemical balance in the brain, especially for those with a propensity for anxiety, and/or children. I discontinued the medication after my fourth dose and continued having effects days after discontinuation. I didn't sleep or eat for a full 48 hours! I literally thought I was going crazy and felt as though I would be "stuck" in that state permanently! Doctor said it was a rare reaction (9% of people get it) and to wait 72 hours for the drug to exit my system. He prescribed Xanax to relieve the anxiety and to help me sleep. The relief from the anxiety was almost immediate after xanax and my appetite returned about 3 days after my last dose of Tamiflu. It's been 6 days since my last dose of Tamiflu, and although I am feeling better regarding the "trippy" brain stuff, I am left with a moderate feeling of depersonalization (DP). If you don't know anything about DP, look it up - it might be what you're experiencing if you're still not feeling "normal" after stopping the Tamiflu. Wikipedia states it is a classic withdrawl symptom from many drugs. It can be reversed through proper diet, exercise, and vitamin supplementation to correct the chemical imbalance. Tamiflu has definitely left residual effects - not quite as scary, but tolerable. I will NEVER take it again - I'd rather endure the flu! [email protected] | F | 37 | 2 days 75 mg 2X day | 4/4/2013 | 1 | Flu | Nausea, severe anxiety/depression, fatigue | Felt immediately better from Flu symptoms however quickly developed panic attacks, depression, strange thoughts, inability to comprehend anything, feels like going crazy. Ongoing for 2 months. Any feedback about what about this drug may cause these type side effects and possible duration and treatments greatly appreciated. | F | 21 | 1X day | 3/31/2013 | 5 | Flu symptoms but tested negative | So far none been almost magical how quickly it worked | M | 43 | 3 days 75 | 3/23/2013 | 1 | Influenza B | Initially nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Then stomach pains and cramps, then alternating diarrhea and constipation, my intestinal track hasn't worked right since. I took the Tamiflu the week before Christmas and here we are the end of March and I am still having the bowel problems. I have been having bleeding, servere stomach cramps with bouts of alternating diarrhea and constipation, unable to control my bowels. I didn't have these problems prior to taking Tamiflu so it must have caused this. Is anyone else experiences these issues this long after taking the Tamiflu? | F | 46 | 5 days 2X day | 3/23/2013 | 1 | Flu Symptoms | Nausea and abnormal psychiatric behavior, irritable, restless and very aggressive. | My son would become nauseated within about an hour of taking Tamiflu, he vomited once after the first and second dose. If he ate something before taking Tamiflu the nausea was lessened. He lost his appetite while on Tamiflu and did not get his full appetite back until at least 36 hours after his last dose. The most troubling side effects were psychiatric, the worst manifested at about 36 hours into his Tamiflu treatment. My son has exhibited very aggressive and combative attitudes to persons around him. He is physically and verbally aggressive to close family members i.e. yelling, biting and hair pulling. He has been off of the medication for over 36 hours and is still exhibiting aggression towards others. I would not recommend Tamiflu. I'm actually disappointed with the manufacturer and the FDA for their lack of judgement about how they prescribe the drug and the lack of communication about the side effects. The question my wife and I have now is how long the side effects will last? We can only hope it subsides very soon. I'll end with a few more notes I've found while researching Tamiflu - "Japan bans Tamiflu for teenagers", "Masato Tashiro, head of flu at Japan's National Institute of Infectious said My personal concern is that Tamiflu might invade the brain through the blood-brain barrier.", "The manufacturer of Tamiflu said experiments in mice showed it depressed brain activity and caused death in animals too young to have a fully-for | M | 8 | 3 days 10ml 2X day | 3/17/2013 | 3 | Flu | GERD/acid reflux symptoms within 30 mins. of taking medication, nausea, dizziness, loopy, leg pains primarily in the knees | I've had the flu 2 years in a row. Last year I did not take Tamiflu and this year I did. I started taking it about 1 1/2 days after getting a sore throat and fever. Although my fever and body aches did go away faster with the Tamiflu, the nausea, reflux and dizziness were draining. I've also had difficulty sleeping which is counter-productive since rest is so necessary when fighting the flu. I've stopped it for now and likely will not take it again. I rather treat the fever, chills and aches with ibuprofen and Tylenol. My 5 year old daughter also took it and had nausea and vomiting within the hour of each dose and had to be given Zofran. Everyone tolerates this medication differently. For me and my family it's not worth it! | F | 35 | 3 days 75 mg 2X day | 3/15/2013 | 1 | Tested positive for Flu | My daughter had a slight fever and runny nose. Her dr. tested for the flu and prescribed tamiflu since it was the first 24 hrs. After her first dose she became a different child.. Having hallucinations, night terrors, jittery and couldn't sit still. I contacted her dr. and brought her back to the office and was told those were flu symptoms and to keep her on the meds!! After 2 more doses she was out of control crying for no reason throwing tantrums.. And having no personality with a blank slate face when she wasn't crying. Also complained of her head hurting and would cry about it. My poor love .. I felt horrible as if I failed as a parent for putting her through such torture. I will DEFINITELY research ANYTHING the drs try to suggest putting in our bodies! This should be banned!! | F | 3 | 3 days | 3/12/2013 | 5 | Influenza A | some insomnia but nothing severe, ver mild anxiety | After reading the reviews, I was honestly very scared to take Tamiflu but boy am I glad I did. I worked great for me and my husband. I don't understand why people are being prescribed Tamiflu for influenza B. My doc said is does not work well for inflluenza B or for children. It should only be given to children as a **last resort** they are much more sensitive to it. This is what my pediatrician told me when I asked for my daughter. | F | 37 | 5 days 75 2X day | 3/10/2013 | 2 | Flu type B | Vomited within 90 minutes, increased heart rate, head heavy and 'loopy' sensation | F | 36 | 2 days 75MG | 3/9/2013 | 1 | flu | Immediate Nausea, uncontrollable vomiting, headache, extreme stomach pain, no appetite, confusion, depression, dizziness. This has got to be the worst medicine I've ever come across. I would NEVER take it again, nor Robinson recommend it to ANYONE. There definitely needs to be more research conducted on this horrible drug. I am better off without it. I have taken in a lot of vitamin C and plenty of fluids and rest and feel better already. | F | 29 | 5 days | 3/9/2013 | 1 | Infuenza B | Immediately started crying after swallowing (tasted bad). Maybe 15 minutes later started throwing up. Complained of stomach pain rest of the night would not eat or drink anything. Prior to taking fever/cough. Decreased appetite, good with fluids, no stomach pain. Will not give another dose | F | 3 | 1 days 1.5 tsp | 3/8/2013 | 1 | Flu | headaches, extreme joint pain, vomiting , nausea, fever, dizzieness,insomnia | Do not take. Made me worse. Still feeling very bad joint pain for 2 wks after taking it. | F | 44 | 5 days 75 mg 1X day | 3/6/2013 | 2 | Flu | Rapid heartbeat, persistent cough, symptoms of GERDS, and hardly no sleep in 48 hours. | F | 24 | 2.5 days 75mg 2X day | 3/3/2013 | 4 | Influenza | Fatigue, some abdominal craps | F | 12 | 5 days 75 mg | 2/27/2013 | 1 | Flu | My 14 year old daughter has presented for the last two days with average symptoms of influenza and no remarkable issues. She went to Dr. and diagnosed type B flu. Gave her a TAMIFLU at 8:30pm. 15 mins later she began vomiting profusely and continues to: it is 10:00pm. Duration of this effect is currently un-known and probably varies by individual. | Disposed of the medication. My wife and I were vaccinated 3 months ago and so far so good. Daughter seems much more willing now to get the flu shot for next season. Otherwise, would prefer to ride the issue out unless requiring hospitalization. We regret giving her this medication. | F | 14 | 1 days 75 MG 1X day | 2/27/2013 |