Does tamiflu cause vomiting?
I've been told to take Tamiflu for my flu symptoms, but I already feel nauseous. Does this medicine commonly cause vomiting?
6 answers
6 months ago
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Bro, yes! When I took Tamiflu last semester for bad flu, I felt super nauseous and threw up on the second day. My doc told me to never take it on an empty stomach. Having it after a heavy toast or rice really helped ease my stomach.
6 months ago
Nausea and vomiting are known side effects of strong antivirals. As someone who manages high blood pressure, I always keep my lifestyle steady and check with my doctor before taking such medicines. Make sure you stay hydrated with light salt-sugar water if you are vomiting.
6 months ago
In my years of seeing family members take this, yes, vomiting is a frequent complaint. Usually, it gets better after the first few doses as the body adjusts. Just make sure you are not getting dehydrated; keep sipping coconut water or home-made ORS.
6 months ago
It can definitely upset your stomach lining. I suggest eating a very light, bland vegetarian meal like plain khichdi or curd rice about 30 minutes before taking the medicine. Keeping your stomach coated with gentle food prevents that severe urge to vomit.
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4 months ago
Look, vomiting is actually a very common side effect of Tamiflu, especially in the first couple of days. Don't panic and stop the course midway because of it. Just call your doctor and ask for a simple antacid or anti-vomiting tablet to take beforehand.
6 months ago
I panicked so badly when my husband started throwing up right after his first Tamiflu dose! I thought he was having some allergic reaction. But the doctor reassured us that it is completely normal. We started giving it with food and he was totally fine after that.