Posted by PeterJ on April 28, 2009, at 12:40:33
In reply to Confused about What Swine Flu Is And Meds To Treat, posted by Phillipa on April 28, 2009, at 2:42:46
Has anyone had any psychiatric side effects from Tamiflu?
There have been some reports of delerium and self-harm, mostly in children and adolescents and mostly in Japan. I'm thinking PB would be a good place to ask about the seriousness of this problem, since folks might be more susceptible to those effects.
What do you all think? Are these side effects anything to be worried about?
It would be helpful to hear from anyone who has had side effects, but it would be equally helpful to hear from those who have taken the drugs safely (particularly if you are otherwise medication sensitive)
I have never taken tamiflu IIRC, but I have taken the unrelated antiviral amantadine which was quite unpleasant. I'm debating whether it would be better to use tamiflu in the event of flu or try relenza, which may have fewer side effects (but must be inhaled).
PeterJ
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