Tamiflu (Oseltamivir): What side effects can this medication cause?

Tamiflu (Oseltamivir):

What side effects can this medication cause?

Oseltamivir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• headache

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

• rash, hives, or blisters on the skin
• itching
• swelling of the face or tongue
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• hoarseness
• changes in behavior
  

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

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Zanamivir(Relenza):

What side effects can this medication cause?

Zanamivir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness
• rritation of the nose
• joint pain
  

If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

• difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• shortness of breath
• hives
• rash
• itching
• difficulty swallowing
• swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hoarseness
  

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

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