Tamiflu Warning

Complications From Tamiflu

Tamiflu, the brand name for oseltamivir, is an antiviral medication used in the treatment of uncomplicated illness due to the influenza infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tamiflu for use in adults and children 1...

Can Kidney Patients Take Tamiflu?

If you have kidney disease, you may have difficulty processing medications because your kidneys have a reduced ability to filter the medication and excrete it. Medications may stay in your system for longer amounts of time and cause an increase in...

How to Get Kids to Take Tamiflu

Tamiflu is a trade name for the prescription drug oseltamivir. It remains a popular but controversial treatment for influenza infection in children. In August 2009, the U.K.-based newspaper "The Guardian" warned against the use of Tamiflu for...

Medicines for Flu Prevention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people with flu will get better with no treatment at all. However, in some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication that prevents you from getting the flu after you have...