TAMIFLU Reviews (OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE)

Average Rating: 2.2 (1390 Ratings)

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TAMIFLU  (OSELTAMIVIR PHOSPHATE):  Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.)   FDA Approval Date: 1999-10-27 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1   Sudden High temperature/Flu like symptoms My 20 month old son initially was sick after his first 2 doses of tamiflu but what followed this on the 3rd (and last) day of his 5 day prescription was horrific..He was acting like a completely different child, screaming and crying for no reason every 5 mins, walking around in a daze,very irritable, did not want to be touched, restless, very anxious and could not sleep for much longer than 30 mins or so at a time..It was terrifying to see. The doctor told me that if his other symptoms had passed then to take him off it, which we did. I wouldnt say he is his normal self yet, still irritable although a lot better..Why were we prescribed this without more information? I wish I had just treated it like a normal cold/flu with fluids, paracetamol etc. Please be aware when giving this to your child... M 1 3 days
7/24/2009
 4  Swine Flu Very tired, headache, dizzyness, emotional. Was diagnosed with swine flu on Monday over the phone, started taking tamilu monday evening. Felt alot worse as the week went on, really tired, sore head, dizzyness. My husband called the Dr out yesterday, (Wednesday). He said the symptoms were caused by the swine flu rather than the tamiflu. Woke up this morning felling slightly better, still very weak and sore head slightly dizzy. Will carry on tamifl til the end of the course. F 42 4 days
7/23/2009
 4  suspected swine flu None at all - I was tired and achy but put that down to flu. I felt very ill before taking tamiflu but recovered within 2 days and continued the 5 day course with no side effects. I took every tablet straight after eating a meal - as instructed by my GP and perhaps that's why I didn't feel sick. I usually have quote strong side effects with medication so was surprised that Tamiflu didn't cause any problems. F 29 5 days
7/23/2009
 3  swine flu nausea and extreme dizziness im not sure whether this is a side effect of the drug or the flu itself? my other symptoms have all but gone after 3 days and im just left with a woozy head and the feeling that im going to be sick all the time. its difficult to say whether its tamiflu making me feel this way as i had both of these symptoms to start with along with the fever, the aches and pains and the cough but they have got worse and the latter mentioned symptoms better - who knows? F 44 3 days
7/23/2009
 3  influenza (swine flu) mild nausea, anxiety, restless sleep, numbing of fingers and toes on day 3 and 4, difficulty walking (leg cramps possibly) It is difficult to know how the illness would have progressed without the medicine. It is quite possible that the benefits of the medicine outweighed the negative side effects. I would probably use the medicine again if it was really very necessary. F 39 5 days
7/23/2009
 1  Suspected swine flu Horrendous stomach cramps; was violently sick for over 24 hours; my temperature shot through the roof and was hallucinating and unable to settle. Before taking the Tamiflu, I had a slight feverish feeling, was a bit achy and had a headache and a bit of a sore throat, so my GP gave me Tamiflu as a precaution. I was ten times worse after taking it and stopped after 2 tablets, despite taking the first 2 with food as suggested. I would never take this again and would never recomend it to anyone; if it was a cure it would be different, but I would have been better off riding the flu out as I've done in the past. I'm in my second week off work as I have to get over the side effects as well as the virus. Just horrific. F 27 1 days
7/22/2009
 1  Influenza A I took a 5 day course (2 tablets a day) on the advise of my doctor.While taking the tablets and now up to 4 days after finishing the course ,I have feelings of anxiety,depression,gloom and feelings of being 'closed in'.I feel like crying for no reason.My head is still feels foggy four days after finishing the tablets and I am constantly tired. I still have headaches,a cough and feel nausea Even though the tamiflu cleared most of my influenza symptons quickly ,the side effects for me were much worse and are still continuing.I would rather just ride out the flu.I will most definitely be not taking this medicine again and have recommended to all my family and friends not to take it. M 49 5 days
7/22/2009
 1  Tested Positive for Influenza A Shortly after taking this medication, my son age 5 began to complain of itching all over. He has trouble sleeping and almost convulses at night. He suffers from nightmares and Is not sleeping well at all. In addition to this, he has been complaining of leg pain below his knee area down to the bottom of his foot. His behavior has also changed. He is more agressive and doesn't use his words like he normally does. Also complained of his lips hurting. M 5 3 days
7/22/2009
 3  Swine Flu Stomach aches, cramps, nausea. Headaches. Rattling in chest sometimes, but it goes away. F 22 5 days
7/21/2009
 1  suspected swine flu nausea, very dizzy, suicidal thoughts! and depression, anxiety, heart palpitions,so tired by the 5th day just feeling worse! i started tamiflu 4 days ago taking 2 tablets a day for 5 days today is my last day i feel so much worse and thought it was the flu getting worse but after coming on here i am thinking it is these tablets what are making me feel so stange. on day 2 i started to feel actually suicidal after taking my 4th tablet! it only lasted about an hour but scared the hell out of me! i have only one left to take and still fel so weak, dizzy sick and scared. anyone else feeling like this or similar after taking them. worried. F 23 5 days
7/21/2009
 4  preventative for swine flu Feeling a little warmer than usual, get hot easy. Tire more easily than normal. Have not noticed side effects in others in the family. Hard to know with 2 year olds though. Step daughter came to our house sick. Doc diagnosed type 1 possible swine flu, put our whole family on tamiflu. Family includes three boys aged 2, F10, F13, F36, M36, F53. The 13 year old is the one who caught it. Was confirmed swine several days later. We're 5 days in now, and she is feeling much better, and no one else has shown any symptoms. M 36 6 days
7/20/2009
 2  swine flu SEVERE anxiety, extreme dizziness out of the blue, felt like my throat was closing up, & an overall sense I was dying, delusions, foggy head this all happened day 2 after taking 3 doses of the 10 pills. i seriously thought that I was going to die, all of my muscles tensed up around my throat...terrible, terrible feeling. for some i guess they had no side effects, and for them i would say go for it. I will Never take this medicine again, ever. F 33 2 days
7/20/2009
 5  Swine Flu None I was very reluctant to take Tamiflu after reading about all the side effects people experienced. But my doctor convinced me that those are rare, and I needed to get it started in the narrow window of opportunity. I believe it really did help cut short the flu symptoms, and I am very grateful. F 57 5 days
7/18/2009
 2  Swine Flu Mainly Very Hot head, my head felt like it was going to explode. I stopped taking after 5 tablets as i was scared to take anymore. And i am slowly getting better. But this swine flu has taken almost 2 weeks to clear!!!!????? M 46 2.5 days
7/18/2009
 4  UK diagnosed via telephone h1n1?? slight short of breath, terrible itchy sensations on legs, between legs. inside elbows, behind biceps, neck and scalp. 15-20 mins after takin tamiflu i endured dizzy spells and slight loss of awareness. 2 days after taking i seemed to perk up a bit. by now no sneezing slight cough, still short of breath, temp up and down with a come and go headache. 3 days: itching seemed worse with a rash that appeared and seemed to stay for a while in diff parts of body. more shortness of breath at times. but overall am eating and playin with kids. i would advise anyone who takes tylex or codeine ie painkillers etc to consult doc. i fould taking stuff like this made my side effects a lot worse and on a whole worsen my breathing and sence of well being. M 29 3 days
7/17/2009
 1  Type A Flu Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vision impairment I would never take this stuff again! It made me feel so awful, I am sure the flu symptoms would have been easier to cope with than this drug. Never again! F 53 5 days
7/17/2009
 4  diangosed having sine flu stomach cramps, drowsy and most of all nightmares I definately would take the medication again, I have found that Im on my 3rd day of the medication and feeling much better than 2 days ago. Im sleeping more and falling into a deep sleep within 10 minutes then the nightmares start. Im continually being woken up in fear of the nightmares but Id rather have nightmares and feeling better in myself than having the flu. F 28 3 days
7/16/2009
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 1  Nausea, aching muscles, lethargic Headaches, diarrhoea, vomitting I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I felt worse taking it than my original symptoms. I think I'll just let it take it's toll. F 41 2 days
7/16/2009
 4  flu possible swine flu ringing in ears, terrible upset stomach and exhaustion Been taking it for 3 days now, no headache or fever as I had before started but has definitely got me running to the toilet. I think side effects worth it as exhaustion and the ringing in my ears could well be the flu, my asthma kicked off really badly yesterday too but it is under control now but i guess thats the flu not the tamiflu, my doc told me always have it with food to avoid vomitting. F 42 3 days
7/15/2009
 1  tested positive for Flu discontinued use day 2 of 5....due to moderate long term stomach ache, vomiting, severe insomnia, extreme anxiaty and restlessness none of which I had for the 3 days of flu prior to starting to take this!!!!! My personal expereince was horrorible...made me feel worse than the flu (which I didn't think possible) and cost me two days and two night without sleep.....will never take again unless they say I will die...which I probably would anyway if I ever had to be on it for the full 5 days M 37 2 days
7/15/2009

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