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A member asked:

Went on tamiflu (oseltamivir) on wednesday however now i have severe cough with throat pain and stuffy nose 4 days in. what should i do? no fever

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Dr. Robert Choate answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Finish: Depending when the Tamiflu (oseltamivir) was started in relationship to the initial flu symptoms, the effectiveness of treatment is variable.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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