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 |
| 2 | flu | severe nausea, strange sensation in head, extreme stomach ache, heaviness in head, generally more ill feeling than I have ever been | My 9 year old daughter and I were diagnosed with flu (positive flu swab). We were given Tamiflu. My daughter threw up almost immediately with first dose, within hours of second and third doses. I gave her no more. I continued with mine. I have never felt worse. Four days later, I am waiting on my husband to return with my Phenagran prescription for nausea and, hopefully, I will be able to sleep as well - something Tamiflu will not let you do. My doctor said to stop the Tamiflu which I will gladly do. I felt better before taking it. I will never take this again. I will treat my fever and my body aches of the flu, but forget shortening the symptoms by 48 hours with this. It is not worth it. | F | 45 | 3 days | 3/28/2008 | 1 | Flu | extreme anxiety/panic attacks, insomnia, severe congestion, flu only seemend to get worse | I will NEVER take this medication again. Positive flu test on Monday; began taking Tamiflu Monday night. I stopped taking it after 3 days (6 doses) because flu symptoms were getting worse. (I couldn't sleep at all and was severely congested along with very bad diahrea and throat was so raw I couldn't even swallow.) After stopping the drug, I began having severe anxiety attacks and depression with my heart racing so fast I thought I was having a heart attack. I honestly thought I was loosing my mind! Even had to be put on medication to calm me down. It took a week after stopping the medication to finally feel ok again and even now I am worried that another attack will hit me at any moment. TOO SCARY!! I would not recommend this medicine to anyone! | F | 30 | 3 days | 3/28/2008 | 1 | FLU | WAS PRESCRIBED TAMIFLU FOR THE FLU. DEVELOPED BLISTERS ALL OVER TORSO, ARMS AND LEGS. THE RASH LOOKS LIKE CHICKEN POX, NOSE STARTED BLEEDING ALSO. THE DOCTOR WAS CONTACTED AND WAS TOLD TO DISCONTINUE IMMEDIATELY. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GIVING TO CHILDREN OR ANYONE WHO HAS ANY SORT OF ALLERGIES. SAVE YOUR MONEY, PAID OVER 100.00 DOLLARS AND HAD TO THROW AWAY. | M | 26 | 2 days | 3/27/2008 | 1 | 4 year old daughter had flu | My 4 year old daughter had the flu was given tamiflu. She took all the medicine and then broke out in an very bad rash below the knees. This has been going on for 2 weeks befor we figured out it gave her Erythema Nodosum now she is on steroids for 2 weeks to get rid of the very bad rash | needs very big warning | F | 4 | 5 days | 3/25/2008 | 3 | Influenza type A | Massive headache, dizziness, night sweat | Tamiflu helped with some of the symptoms by the 2nd pill, but my body had a difficult time adjusting to the first pill. Took up to 400 mg of Advil to combat the joint aches I was experiencing, but the headaches and joint aches only got worse. Other flu symptoms have improved. Not sure what was worse, the flu symptoms or the first night of Tamiflu. | M | 25 | 2 days | 3/21/2008 | 2 | Diagnosed Influenza B | Major disorientation, emotions VERY difficult to control, nausea, diarrhea | Tamiflu reduced my flu symtoms yes, but the side effects were not worth it in the end. | M | 46 | 3 days | 3/20/2008 | 1 | flu symptoms | My son went deaf in one ear | Tamiflu may have caused my son to go deaf in his right ear. On the Roche website, they admit that 1% of patients experience "tympanic membrane disorder" but they don't specify to what degree. My son has suffered a complete hearing loss that doesn't seem to be returning. If you have had similar problems, please email me. | M | 7 | 4 days | 3/17/2008 | 4 | flu | Took drug in mourning and at supper time. I felt drunk initially. Seemed to give me insomnia. I would go to bed about 10:00 pm wake up around 1:00 am. I was up rest of night. I am normally a very sound sleeper. | Drug helped me get more work done during illness | M | 41 | 5 days | 3/14/2008 | 4 | Flu | It's difficult to isolate side effects when you're 1. infected wtih the flu, 2. taking a mixed-flu medication to address symptoms and 3. taking an antiviral like Tamiflu. The only side effects I *think* can be attributed to Tamiflu after 5 doeses is skin sensitivity. My t-shirt feels like fine sandpaper. | 36 hours after the flu kicked in I was experiencing 103 fever, chills, body aches, etc. Within 24 hours I was feeling noticiably better, 48 hours still weak but at 80%. Pretty amazing. I think those who didn't get any benefit may have not have the flu, or attributed flu symptoms to side effects. | M | 41 | 3 days | 3/14/2008 | 3 | I was diagnosed with Flu. | Some mild abdominal pain, nausea and headache. | I was a bit nauseated and headachy from the flu already so when i first started to take Tamiflu I naturally thought it was that, but in subsequent doses a pattern developed, where the nausea and headache would increase right after the dosage. The nausea is so bad that I can't sleep or lie down comfortably without the urge to purge. I am only on my 4th dosage, and will continue to take it, as the box says the side effects lessen after the first two days. It did drop my fever. It was 102.5 before taking the Tamiflu and at the end of the first day it was normal. General aches also seem to have gone and I have an appetite again even if I puke it back up. | M | 39 | 2 days | 3/13/2008 | 1 | FLU | My 21 month old daughter was prescribed this medication for the flu (although her swab was not positive). Her personality RADICALLY changed! She became angry, violent, confused. She lost her words. She is adopted from China and I wonder if this has a stronger adverse effect on Asian people. It took a few dys 4-5) after stopping this medicine for her to be back to herself. This medication si HORRIBLE and I would nver give it to my children again. | F | 1 | 4 days | 3/13/2008 | 4 | Type A Flu | My 16 yr old son was perscribed Tamiflu after testing positive. He has complained of severe nausea since day one of taking it. Overall his condition has improved as far as the flu syptoms goes. He feels that it was worth taking even if it did upset his stomach. | M | 16 | 3 days | 3/12/2008 | 1 | Husband had flu | Insomnia, vomiting, profuse sweating, diarrhea, dizziness. | Took one per day for 2 days as my husband has the flu. But on day 3 I took 2 doses as I was developing a flu cough. BY the morning of the 4th day after double dose on day 3 woke up with extreme disorientation, vomiting, dizziness. Very extreme! Needless to say I stopped taking it and feel better. | F | 53 | 3 days | 3/12/2008 | 1 | prevent flu | nausea, heartburn, dizziness, vertigo, headache, fatigue, severe insomnia, tingling in hands and mouth, dry itchy and watery eyes, chest tightness, loss of appetite, shooting pains, muscle aches, joint aches, shaky hands, swollen lips, dry itchy skin | Both my mom and my sister have the flu. I was prescribed Tamiflu as a preventative measure. Two hours after my first dose (only 1 pill) I felt awful. I ended up having to take Zophran (sp?) for the nausea and zantac for the heartburn (I already take regular acid reflux meds). Over 12 hours later I still feel awful, although thankfully the other medications have helped some of my symptoms. Had to miss school today because of the side effects. My younger sister (11) also threw up several times after one dose. I now warn everyone to STAY AWAY from TAMIFLU. The bad definitely outweighs the good. | F | 18 | 1 days | 3/12/2008 | 1 | Flu | Severe night terrors in my 3 year old. 4 nights of her waking up, insisting someone was trying to "get her". She's NEVER had night terrors before and these were EXCRUCIATING. She could NOT wake up nor could she calm down. She also developed a terrifying rash of 4-5 dots right on her vertebrae that blistered. | We finally called her doctor who told us to take her off it. I will NEVER give this Rx to my children again. It needs to be studied by the FDA. It's been an awful blow to our family. Our 3 year old still seems to be suffering from occasional night terrors, a week after taking this. She had 1-2 night terrors a night beginning the day she 1st took the Rx...never had one before. She was also terribly restless and vomitted, although that could have been the flu. | F | 3 | 4 days | 3/11/2008 | 1 | Tested positive for influenza | Nausea, severe diarrhea, loss of sleep | My son initially threw up within 45 minutes of initially taking Tamiflu. I decreased the amount a little and had him take it with food. His bowels became loose and on the 5th day became mucousy and even bloody. He's had diarrhea now for 6 days and now after getting some herbs from the health food store they are becoming a bit more solid. He completely regressed and turned back into a baby. He was no longer potty trained, he could only sleep for 30 minutes at a time. He was extremely irritable and wanted to be carried at all times. He completely withdrew and didn't talk, eat, or respond much to anything. I wish I saw this website before I gave him this medication. This is a horrible drug and should never be given to anyone! | M | 2 | 5 days | 3/10/2008 | 1 | diagnosed with influenza | stomache pain, hallucinations, nightmares, night terrors, and depression for several days after stopping drug | Prescribed for 9 year old son - we will NEVER use Tamiflu again. Side effects started after 1st dose. He took a total of 3 doses before I found this site and made the connection to the drug. All side effects, except the depression, stopped immediately upon discontinuing the Tamiflu. Do not use this medication! | M | 9 | 2 days | 3/10/2008 | 1 | Diagnosed with the flu | Within an hour of taking the first pill I broke out with a rash all over my hands. Terrbile diarrhea followed as well. Very out of it and became very snippy towards my loved ones, totally out of character for me!! The following day I woke up with a fever and more hives now on my hands, feet, ankles and going up my legs as we speak. Going to a doctor immediately. Stopped taking pills after second dose (supposed to take 1 pill twice a day for five days) made it through one day! | For the amount I spent on this pill I am VERY disheartened at the results....I paid someone nearly 100 dollars to make me worse than I already was!!! | F | 26 | 1 days | 3/7/2008 | 2 | Flu | Rash all over- head to toe; swelling/tingling in hands, neck, feet; vertigo; difficulty thinking clearly | I went to bed on Friday night with achiness; woke up Saturday with definite flu- aches and chills. Started Tamiflu by 1 pm, and felt better Sunday. Aches/fever were definitely reduced. Monday, I felt dizzy and fuzzy-headed all day. Tuesday, woke up with full-body rash, vertigo, swelling/tingling. Called the doctor, and was told to discontinue Tamiflu. Wednesday, still feel the swelling/tingling in hands, feet, and neck, but rash is diminished. Thinking seems clearer. Feel very weak and shaky, which could be either flu or side effects. It may be a good drug for some, but I won't take it again. | F | 46 | 2.5 days | 3/5/2008 | 1 | heavy exposure to influenza a | nausa and diarrea first day, calmed by third. But on fourth day had severe psychotic expriences. Felt like RLS all over body, so bad I wanted to do ANYTHING to end the feeling. Heard voices, out of it, extreme anger. | I dont know if i had the flu, but sure felt like it after taking first does of tamiflu. By the fourth day I felt like i was out of my mind. As an adult I was able to realize that something was wrong and I was not myself. Im a psychologist and if I had seen myself, I would have been concerned. I wanted to crawl out of my skin and was a wreck. Felt like a constant panic attack, clenching teeth and muscles clenching up as tight as they could. Slept 1/2 first night. Stopped taking it, and am slowly returning to normal. Am very sore from being so tense and putting my body through that. Also got a rash. Watch your children, they may not understand what is wrong or be able to explain it to you. It is a horrible feeling. | F | 30 | 5 days | 3/5/2008 |