ALLEN, Texas -- A 6-year-old Texas girl had nervous system problems after taking a common flu medicine. Her parents say she had hallucinations and possibly tried to harm herself after using Tamiflu.
Tamiflu, known generically as oseltamivir, is one of the most commonly prescribed antiviral medications for influenza. It works by blocking the virus from spreading within your body, helping to reduce ...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A family in Indiana believes an extreme side effect of Tamiflu caused their child to commit suicide. They say 16-year-old Charlie Harp had never shown any signs of suicidal ...
One Indiana family claims the drug Tamiflu had an extreme side effect that prompted their teenager to kill himself, CBS Indianapolis station WTTV reports. Charlie Harp was a standout high school ...
Yes—but at a slightly smaller dose than teens and adults. Children who are 2 weeks to 12 years old take a twice-daily dose based on their weight. As the CDC notes, taking Tamiflu curbs the incidence ...
(CNN) — When the flu strikes, it can feel relentless: rising fever, hacking cough, stuffy nose and sore throat. For many people, relief can come in the form of Tamiflu, a prescription antiviral ...
Her parents say she had hallucinations and possibly tried to harm herself after using Tamiflu. Experts say those are some of the rare side effects of the drug. The family wants to remain anonymous but ...