Tamiflu Side Effects

What is Tamiflu?

Tamiflu is generically known as Oseltamivir. It is an anti-viral drug administered to people suffering from influenza. It operates by blocking the viruses actions in the body. It is commonly prescribed to people suffering from symptoms of infuenza for less than a couple days. Tamiflu is also prescribed preemptively to people who have not displayed symptoms of the virus yet but have been exposed. Tamiflu has no effect on the common cold. Tamiflu can be utilized for other reasons. Consult a doctor for more information about Tamiflu.

Potential for Abuse?

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Tamiflu Side Effects

Serious Tamiflu side effects:

• Allergic reactions; can include hives, difficult breathing, swelling, skin rashes, and blisters.
• Some people experience disorientating sensations, hallucinations, and erratic behavior.

Less serious Tamiflu side effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Nosebleeds
• Red eyes
• Insomnia
• Coughing
  

This is not a complete list of Tamiflu side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Tamiflu Tidbits

Here are some interesting facts about Tamiflu

• Tamiflu has been administered to millions of people worldwide as a pre-emptive inoculation against the influenza virus.  Most of these people are in Japan, where some 35 million people have received the drug.
• Because of fears about a new influenza infection, many governments have hoarded the medication to quickly deal with any potential outbreaks.
• In rare cases, people have been known to injure themselves after taking the drug.  Between 2004 and 2007, some fifteen people injured or even killed themselves shortly after taking the drug.
  

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