Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 6 months ago

Does tamiflu lower fever?

I've got a bad flu with a pretty high fever. Just started on Tamiflu; will it actively work to lower my temperature?

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Venkatesh Prasad Venkatesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Tamiflu helps control the virus, which indirectly lowers the fever over a day or two. But as a high blood pressure patient, I never self-medicate for fever as it can affect my vitals. Please consult a doctor and monitor your BP and temperature regularly.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Based on my health tracker data when I had the flu, my body temperature only started dropping steadily after 36 hours of starting Tamiflu. It works by stopping viral replication, so it isn't an instant fix like dolo. Pair it with rest and track your hydration levels.

Sameer Sheikh Sameer Sheikh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Tamiflu is an antiviral agent designed to treat influenza. While it does eventually resolve the fever by treating the root cause, it should not be confused with standard antipyretics. It is always best to let a medical professional decide if you actually need this prescription.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I had a terrible flu last winter and the doctor prescribed me this. It doesn't bring the fever down immediately like paracetamol does, but it definitely makes the illness shorter and less severe. Keep drinking warm water and take rest, dear.

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Gouri Chatterjee Gouri Chatterjee Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Beta, these strong modern medicines like Tamiflu help with the virus, but you must also help your body heal naturally. Along with whatever the doctor gives, drink some warm water with basil leaves and do cold water strips on the forehead. It gives great relief.

Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it does, but only if your fever is caused by the influenza virus. It won't work on other types of infections.

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