Tamiflu and Angioedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Angioedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zocor, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Angioedema when taking Tamiflu. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,270 people who have side effects when taking Tamiflu from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tamiflu?

Tamiflu has active ingredients of oseltamivir phosphate. It is often used in the flu. eHealthMe is studying from 22,209 Tamiflu users. Check the latest studies of Tamiflu.

What is Angioedema?

Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis) is found to be associated with 1,197 drugs and 2,090 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Angioedema.

On Jul, 12, 2026

21,270 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamiflu.
Among them, 25 people (0.12%) have Angioedema.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Tamiflu when they have Angioedema? *

What is the gender of people who have Angioedema when taking Tamiflu? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Angioedema when taking Tamiflu? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tamiflu? *

What are other side effects people have besides Angioedema? *

Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 8.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 8.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 2 people, 8.00%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 2 people, 8.00%
Intestinal Obstruction: 2 people, 8.00%
Erythema Nodosum (skin inflammation that results in reddish, painful, tender lumps most commonly located in the front of the legs below): 2 people, 8.00%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 4.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 4.00%
Eye Swelling: 1 person, 4.00%
Eye Irritation: 1 person, 4.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 8.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.00%
H1n1 Influenza (flu (influenza), which is caused by virus influenza a (h1n1)): 2 people, 8.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 8.00%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 8.00%
Birth Control: 2 people, 8.00%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 1 person, 4.00%
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%
Menstruation Irregular: 1 person, 4.00%
Infection: 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Angioedema:

Angioedema (1,197 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Angioedema:

Angioedema (2,090 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Banaga, Y., Mohmmed, K., Mustafa, H., & Barrett, J, "Angioedema 2 months after Administration of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)", J Clin Case Rep, 2014 Jan .
Banaga, Y., Mohmmed, K., Mustafa, H., & Barrett, J, "Angioedema 2 months after Administration of Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)", J Clin Case Rep, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on oseltamivir phosphate (the active ingredients of Tamiflu) and Tamiflu (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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