starting Tamiflu (oseltamivir) earlier is more effective for treating the flu
October 2000
There's now evidence that starting Tamiflu (oseltamivir) earlier is more effective for treating the flu.
When Tamiflu hit the market, it was reported to reduce the duration of flu by about a day...when started within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
Many people questioned whether this small benefit was worth spending $50 for 5 days of Tamiflu .
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