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When can a flu antiviral such as Tamiflu help?

A woman holds a medicine bottle while speaking with a doctor on a video call.

Oseltamivir, also sold as Tamiflu, is a prescription antiviral for influenza. Knowing when your illness started helps your doctor decide whether treatment is likely to help.

For patients in Georgia and Alabama. Your clinician determines whether online care is appropriate.

Count from the start of symptoms

Flu antivirals generally work best when started within two days of the first symptoms. People at higher risk or with severe or worsening symptoms may benefit even later. Contact a clinician promptly if you are in one of those groups.

What the doctor needs to know

Tell the doctor about pregnancy, asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, age and current medicines. Share the date of any flu or COVID-19 test. Flu and COVID-19 have overlapping symptoms and different treatments.

What to expect

Antivirals can shorten illness for some patients. Nausea and vomiting can occur with oseltamivir. If there is trouble breathing or persistent chest pain, seek emergency care. For the visit itself, see online flu diagnosis and treatment.

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