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What are the side effects of Tamiflu?

Tamiflu (generic name oseltamivir) is a prescription drug for treating and preventing the flu virus in adults and children age one and older. Although people generally tolerate the drug well, side effects can include nausea and vomiting.

Sources:
Tamiflu product information. Roche Pharmaceuticals, October 2006.
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Paper "FDA Approves Oseltamivir for Another Indictation-Prevention of Influenza", http://www.fda.gov. 11/20/00.
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006.
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Flu Information. http://www.fda.gov. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Last accessed 11/14/2006.

This answer prepared 11/21/2000.
This information updated 11/15/2006.