What is Tamiflu?
Tamiflu is a prescription medication used to treat influenza. Also called Oseltamivir, it is produced and marketed by Roche pharmaceuticals.
What are the uses and side effects?
When given wthin 48 hours, Tamiflu can greatly lessen the symptoms and severity of influenza. It works by preventing the growth of the flu virus and can shorten recovery time for individuals who have the flu.
Common side effects include:
- nausea
- vomiting
Other less common but serious side effects of the vaccine include:
- mental / mood changes
- unusual dreams
- swelling of the face, throat or tongue
- difficulty breathing
Anyone experiencing these side effects should contact their doctor immediately.
Sometimes what we suffer from is bigger than we think — like the flu. With aches, fever and chills, the flu’s a really big deal. So why treat it like it’s a little cold? There’s something that works differently than over the counter remedies. Prescription Tamiflu attacks the flu virus at its source. So don’t wait — call your doctor right away.
Tamiflu is prescription medicine for treating the flu in adults and children 1 year or older whose flu symptoms started in the last two days. Before taking Tamiflu, tell your doctor if you’re pregnant, nursing, have serious health conditions or take other medicines. If you develop an allergic reaction, a severe rash or signs of unusual behavior, stop taking Tamiflu and call your doctor immediately. Children and adolescents in particular may be at increased risk of seizures, confusion or abnormal behavior. The most common side effects are mild to moderate nausea and vomiting.
The flu comes on fast, so ask your doctor about Tamiflu – the prescription for flu.
Have there been any lawsuits from people who took Tamiflu?
So far no lawsuits relating to this medication have surfaced. However because of the widespread use of this medication future class action lawsuits are a possibility.
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