Should women who are pregnant or nursing take Tamiflu?
A. Tamiflu may be of benefit for some pregnant and nursing women with 2009 H1N1 influenza. At this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that pregnant women who are sick from 2009 H1N1 influenza may develop more serious illness and should be treated with a flu drug. Pregnant and nursing women are advised to talk with a healthcare professional before using Tamiflu. More information is available at flu.gov (see http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/parents/pregnant5tips.html). Q. What are the most common side effects of Tamiflu? A. The most common side effects of Tamiflu are nausea and vomiting. Usually, nausea and vomiting are not severe and happen in the first 2 days of treatment. Taking Tamiflu with food may lessen the chance of getting these side effects. Other side effects include stomach (abdominal) pain, nosebleeds, headache, and feeling tired (fatigue). Q. What are the serious side effects of Tamiflu? A. Children and teenagers with the flu may b
