What Exactly Is Tamiflu?
Everyone knows about the Influenza A (AKA H1N1 virus, swine flu) and the basic tips on how to prevent it (wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough, etc.) So, what happens when you or someone living in your household gets the flu? You have to live there too. What are you supposed to do in the meantime?
There’s a prescribed antiviral flu medicine called Tamiflu. Some people think only the person who has the flu virus should take it. However, if you personally have been exposed to someone who has the flu taking Tamiflu can help keep the virus from making you sick.
So, here’s the dealio (the facts) of Tamiflu:
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For flu treatment: When taken within two days of experiencing symptoms, Tamiflu works by helping to stop the flu virus from spreading inside the body
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For flu prevention: When you have been exposed to someone with the flu, taking Tamiflu can help keep the virus from making you sick
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Adults felt better 30 percent faster (1.3 days) than flu patients who did not take Tamiflu
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Children felt better up to 26 percent faster (1.5 days) than flu patients who did not take Tamiflu
Source: Tamiflu.com
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:09 am
When the swine flu was at its peak my brother got it and was given tamiflu but I remember him saying that the after effects were worse then having the swine flu - saying that he recovered and is well.
September 25th, 2009 at 10:07 am
A couple of years ago I got Influenza Type-A. I went to the doctor within 48 hours and was prescribed Tamiflu. The symptoms did go away earlier than had I not taken it. I had no side effects whatsoever after taking Tamiflu. I also received a prescription for my roommate since there was obvious exposure. My roommate took the Tamiflu and remained flu-free and had no kind of side effects to the flu medicine. What kind of side effects did your brother have? Does he have any allergies?
October 13th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Luckily looks like the spreading of H1N1 has been stopped but this might come in handy if it comes back. Thanks for this, might give it a try.