Getting Prescription TAMIFLU

Getting Prescription TAMIFLU

Visit Your Doctor

TAMIFLU is only available by prescription from your healthcare provider. If you think you have flu symptoms, see your doctor or healthcare provider. Only (s)he can tell you if you have the flu. Remember, you have 48 hours from the time you first experienced symptoms to take TAMIFLU.

Information for Your Doctor Visit

The questions below can help your doctor understand your or your child's symptoms and recommend the right treatment. After you've answered the questions, print the completed worksheet, then bring it to your office visit to help facilitate your doctor discussion.

1. The following is a list of common symptoms associated with the flu. Check the ones that you are experiencing:



2. How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?

       

3. Have you been exposed to a close household contact who has the flu?


Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

  1. What are the side effects of TAMIFLU?
  2. Are there any precautions I need to be aware of?
  3. Is TAMIFLU right for me and my family?