What is Tamiflu used for?
Tamiflu is used to treat uncomplicated illness due to influenza virus in people 18 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.

Special Warnings with Tamiflu:
Tamiflu’s safety and effectiveness have not been determined in people with chronic heart or lung disease, kidney failure, or in people with high-risk underlying medical conditions.

General Precautions with Tamiflu:
Tamiflu is not used to prevent the flu or to decrease the risk of transmitting the virus to others.

Tamiflu has not been shown to treat flu-like illnesses caused by any virus other than influenza A and B (e.g.,stomach flu, common cold, or other respiratory illnesses not caused by influenza).

Taking Tamiflu should not affect your decision to have an annual influenza vaccination.

How should I take Tamiflu?
You can take Tamiflu with or without food. There is less chance of stomach upset if Tamiflu is taken with food.

It is important to finish the entire 5-day course of treatment even if you start to feel better sooner. The safety and efficacy of repeated courses of treatment have not been established.

What should I avoid while taking Tamiflu?
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of Tamiflu? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Tamiflu. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

Some people have had nausea, vomiting, bronchitis, trouble sleeping, and vertigo while using Tamiflu.