Tamiflu and Chills: What Users Say

• JJi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2014

For Influenza "Tamiflu rocks! Had horrible chills, headache, cough, body aches, and temperatures over 101. Took my first pill on the second day of the flu and was 60% better the following morning and feeling almost normal by that afternoon. No side effects that I could tell. I had a flu shot but got it anyway. Just my luck."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2014

For Influenza "I am 40 years old, fever for three days with chills and body aches. Went to the clinic and had a temp of 103.4, within a couple hours of taking Tamiflu with Motrin (advised by the doctor) my fever was down to 99 degrees. I just took my second dose and am starting to feel better. It was $124 with insurance, but totally worth it."

• bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2013

For Influenza "Tuesday 2 am chills, sweats, fever, horrible body aches, headache. Got in to see the doctor on Wednesday 10 am and tested positive for influenza. Took the first dose of Tamiflu right after the doctor's appointment, and it's now Friday 11 am, and I'm feeling different. I can actually get around the house, no fever, sweats, chills, headache, etc., just still draggy and tired, but still 2 days of medicine left. I will say it definitely works!"

• Rar...
• November 17, 2013

For Influenza "I have had the flu many times over the last half-century, but last year, even after the flu vaccine, was the absolute worst. This year, symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks on a Friday afternoon: pulse of 120, fever of 102, terrible chills, and body aches. I headed straight to a clinic (the doctor's office was closed) and got a prescription for Tamiflu, which I started immediately. When I awoke the next day, my symptoms were much better. I still had the flu, but a mild case."

• Cas...
• February 1, 2013

For Influenza "Came home from college classes at 10:15 a.m., got out of my car and felt the chills coming. Went upstairs to rest and figured that I'm sick. Called my doc and scheduled an appointment. He prescribed me Tamiflu, and I thought, 'Anything that makes this cruddy feeling go away is better than nothing.' Took one when I got home at 4 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. Woke up the next morning feeling way better than the day before. Fever went down, slight headache persisted. Otherwise, a champion of a medicine!"

• ABQ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2017

For Influenza "Was able to get a prescription within 48 hours of my flu symptoms. Horrible body aches, headache, sore throat, cough, fever, and chills. The stuff has really worked! My symptoms were reduced considerably, including my fever after two dosages. I have not had any of the other problems mentioned in these reviews at this time, well into day two of taking the pills twice a day. Although I had absolutely no appetite, I made sure I ate a little something with the pill. This may be partially why I have not had digestive issues, I really have not been eating. Other than a little bit with the pill twice a day."

• WAa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

For Influenza "Amazing how fast it worked. Flu came on surprisingly swift from relatively good to being miserable in a few hours. Started Tamiflu later the same day. I suffered from the classic flu symptoms for the rest of the day and through most of the night, but awoke with all chills and aches and pains gone. With each pill, you can pretty much feel the symptoms wanting to restart at the dose point of 10-12 hr. I'm on day 3 currently and am symptom-free, but realize the flu virus has two to five more days of working through me. Truly impressed."

• DC_...
• January 6, 2013

For Influenza "I was in bed, aches, chills, 102 fever, dizzy, all the good stuff that comes with the flu-just miserable. I tested positive for the flu and took my first dose that evening. Within a day and a half, I feel so much better. I still have some symptoms, but I don't feel like I'm knocking at death's door."

• Sar...
• September 9, 2018

For Influenza "I discovered an effective flu reliever in Tamiflu. I was at work and about to go home because my body felt heavy, my joints were quite aching, and my body temperature was hotter than usual. There seemed to be a flu attack going around our workplace because the staff were getting it one after the other. So I decided to see the GP and I’m diagnosed with Influenza A. Tamiflu was prescribed for twice a day. I took it, and it was definitely less than 8 hours before the onset of symptoms. I experienced fever, chills, and headache symptoms, but improved immediately. The good effects of Tamiflu. The next day, I was well and good and took my bath as I do every morning. Indeed, Tamiflu was very effective, and it did not give me any bad side effects at all."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2019

For Influenza "I work with children, so I get the occasional cold, but this time it wouldn’t remit with the normal over-the-counter stuff, so three days ago, off I go to Urgent Care. The doc gave me Tamiflu. Day one, liquids and just in bed, no energy, almost no food. Day two, chills, sweats, no energy. Day three, I’m feeling worse: chills, sweats. Now I’m visiting the Oval Office (bathroom) every 20-45 minutes: diarrhea/nausea, so you cough and, well, you throw up. I can’t sleep, I’m tired, it’s 4:30 a.m., and if I close my eyes, I have nightmares in a semi-sleep. Irritability or plain anxiety... okay, that’s where I stop. I started reading about Tamiflu, this drug is no joke, it’s strong, and side effects are real. Now I wonder how long before I flush this out of my system. For me, it helped with symptoms, but the side effects are WAY STRONG. Cost of doctor visit + meds: $300! And now I feel worse..."

• bgw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Influenza "I went from fine to congested to full-on fever/chills/vomiting/cough in 24 hours. Got tested at urgent care right away (Type A influenza), was prescribed Tamiflu and an anti-nausea med to take with it, and was dosed within a day of my first symptoms. By the next morning, after two doses, I felt human again. I'm on Day 3 now and the fever and chills are gone. Still have a little digestive upset, but the vomiting is long gone. I feel like I'm in the final stages of a head cold. It has been amazing. I understand the secret is to start taking it as soon as possible after symptoms start. Probably helps, too, that I had a flu shot. I would definitely use this again."

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2018

For Influenza "I was hit suddenly this past Saturday evening with headache, joint pain, chest pain, chills, and a fever of 100. I had a telehealth appointment yesterday (Sunday) and began my Tamiflu around 1 pm (oral). Last night was rough as well, fever close to 102 and meds doing little to knock it down. Chest sore, difficulty coughing, achy, sweaty, and overall miserable. Around midday today (Monday), I began to feel much better, three doses of Tamiflu in. Temp holding steady at 99 and none of the aches and sharp bone pains. My advice: get the Tamiflu early, get in bed and stay there, drink, drink, drink-water, ginger ale, jello, pudding-and spend your time resting. Yes, it works."

• gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2020

For Influenza "I got a prescription within 48 hours of being hit with symptoms. Sunday night, I got symptoms. Sick with chest congestion and aches, 102 fever and chills. Started on Tamiflu twice daily Monday afternoon. Horrible Monday night, horrible all day Tuesday. Wednesday morning, I felt hugely better, weak but no more fever, appetite back, went to work. I'd like to give credit to this medication."

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2013

For Influenza "Flu came on quickly on Saturday. Doc's office was closed, and I was sick all day Sunday and called first thing Monday morning, and they got me in for an appointment. Fever was 102 with chills, headache, etc. I got the flu shot several months prior, but it covered the wrong strain, which is the one that hit me. Doc gave me a prescription for Tamiflu, which I started right away. I still stayed home from work Monday and Tuesday but felt better on Wednesday, still a bit sluggish, though. Did this help shorten the duration? Not certain, but I think it definitely did help."

• Mik...
• February 25, 2019

For Influenza "I got diagnosed with severe type A flu, with a fever of 103 and terrible chills, with nonstop nausea and vomiting. The first two doses were great, I lost the chills and my fever went down. However, after the 3rd dose, I started to have intense stomach cramps that were so bad I had to go to the ER. Additionally, I started to have random jerks with my arms and legs when I tried to sleep, I had intense chills, my eyes were dry and bloodshot, and an intense headache. The worst part of the Tamiflu experience is that I was also not able to take my zofran for my vomiting. It reversed the effect of the zofran, so instead of making my nausea go away, it made it many times worse. Anything except for water made my stomach ache to the point of going to the ER, as said earlier. This is the first review I have ever done for anything online, which is a shocker because I am 18. I am doing this to emphasize the total hideous side effects of this drug. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone."

• Dee...
• September 24, 2013

For Influenza "Flu came out of nowhere on a Saturday. Chills and headache were the worst but also had cough, earache, body aches. Temp was 102. Spent the weekend in bed, not sure I would survive. Went to the doctor on Monday and tested positive for the flu. Started Tamiflu and a Z-pak. By Tuesday, I was feeling much better. Expensive, but I do not regret the cost because it worked, and I only had to pay the copay. Many years since I had the flu, and it was much worse than I could imagine. Would pay the whole $80 if needed."

• Cor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2020

For Influenza "Started feeling bad Monday night into Tuesday. Called primary with symptoms, and he prescribed Tamiflu. After the first dose Tuesday night, had chills and cold sweats all night (although somehow still slept well and got what felt like actual rest). Woke up this morning, took the second dose. Fever is gone, headache is gone, aches and chills gone. Only thing is still a mild dry cough. So happy I made that call to the doctor."

• the...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2019

For Influenza "I have taken this medicine twice. The first time I took it within the 48-hour period, and my symptoms were gone within 3 days and made a full recovery over a 6-day period. Now, as I write this, it is a different experience. My flu symptoms started two days ago with body ache, chills, headache, throat ache, and vomiting. I started Tamiflu later that day. My body ache and chills have gone away, but I have been throwing up more and feel so lightheaded. I have been drinking tons of fluids and Pedialyte. These meds are extremely powerful, and I'm not sure if it's because I'm petite, but my doctor told me to discontinue these meds (day 2 now), and I feel very uneasy on them. Godspeed if you try them!"

• Anonymous
• February 23, 2017

For Influenza "Fever, chills, nausea, pounding migraine. Friday, took a dose Friday night, Saturday morning, and by Saturday night was feeling better. I was skeptical about the drug and scared of vomiting/nausea/diarrhea side effects but glad that I decided to try it. To those who get nauseous taking it, take it with a piece of bread and ginger ale. LITERALLY with a piece of plain bread (I had Hawaiian sliced) and ginger ale. DO NOT eat a heavy meal. The RX says, 'Take it with a meal or a piece of bread.' Nope, do not eat a meal, you will get nauseous. I do want to add that those who are more nauseous than others probably have more mucus in their stomach. Just my opinion. I was taking Mucinex at the same time, so it helped with being nauseous from mucus greatly."

• ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

For Influenza "Started taking it less than 12 hrs after symptoms. First night very bad, but after 3 doses, noticeably better. Still some chills, but high fever at 24 hrs. Stomach pain is bad, though. I have not been able to eat, so sure that isn't helping. Worth the money for sure."

• def...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2020

For Influenza "Came down with the flu and felt like I was dying. My niece told me she took Tamiflu and felt better. I went to the urgent care facility near me where I tested positive for the flu and was prescribed Tamiflu. It wasn't long after taking the first pill that my symptoms seemed to subside. I did feel nausea after the first dose, but those side effects disappeared with subsequent doses, as did most of my flu symptoms. I stopped vomiting, didn't feel achy, didn't have chills, and was able to get back to work and function normally. Tamiflu is a miracle drug!"

• Sas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2019

For Influenza "Running a 104 fever for 24 hours, went to urgent care and tested positive for influenza A. Took Tamiflu, and my nausea, headache, chills, and fever broke within 3 hours! Completely worth having a flu swab jammed up my nose."

• Cel...
• November 24, 2016

For Influenza "I had the worst flu ever experienced in my 30 years of life! I wasn't able to go to my day job for 3 days. Sneezing, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, chills down my spine, headaches, bone aches, and every time I ate something, diarrhea. I had to go to my night job and couldn't cancel this one. I took my first Tamiflu pill, and wow! I was able to pull myself together to get to my night shift given all my crazy symptoms. The doctor gave me 75 mg 2x a day for the next 5 days. I'm still sick, but not as bad. Symptoms reduced significantly, so maybe a few more days of it. I am also taking DayQuil and NyQuil in combination with Tamiflu."

• Lyn...
• March 28, 2016

For Influenza "My husband tested positive for the flu on the 2nd day of having symptoms. His doctor prescribed Tamiflu for both him and me since I slept in the same bed while he was sick. One day later, I started to feel symptoms as well: aches, chills, and fever. I immediately started the Tamiflu and was only out of commission for 1 full day. Tamiflu is amazing if you start it early enough."

• bub...
• February 14, 2016

For Influenza "Woke up Thursday, and my throat hurt. By the end of the day, it was on fire, and I had chills, sweats, fever, and coughing. Friday felt like I was hit by a bus. Sweated all night with intermittent chills. Couldn't swallow anything. Nothing OTC was working. Went to my doctor appointment. Doctor prescribed Tamiflu without hesitation because apparently when you're pregnant, you can get sick fast (no kidding). Took it Friday night and Saturday morning, thus far, no relief of anything. Throat is still on fire, can't swallow anything. The only thing that helps are hot liquids. Stuffed-up nose, cough, mucus, chills, fever, sweats, body aches, yep, have it all still. Meds are the grossest tasting I have ever had. Was told to open the capsule and place it in food like pudding... almost vomit every time."