Tamiflu and Smell - impaired - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Smell - impaired 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 Relenza, and have Nausea and vomiting.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Smell - impaired 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 Smell - impaired?

Smell - impaired is found to be associated with 648 drugs and 1,210 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Smell - impaired.

On Jul, 06, 2026

21,270 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamiflu.
Among them, 51 people (0.24%) have Smell - impaired.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Tamiflu when they have Smell - impaired? *

What is the gender of people who have Smell - impaired when taking Tamiflu? *

female: 82 %
male: 18 %

What is the age of people who have Smell - impaired when taking Tamiflu? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tamiflu? *

What are other side effects people have besides Smell - impaired? *

Ageusia (loss of taste functions of the tongue): 28 people, 54.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 13.73%
Taste - Impaired: 6 people, 11.76%
Parosmia (distortion of the sense of smell, as in smelling odours that are not present): 6 people, 11.76%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 6 people, 11.76%
Dizziness: 5 people, 9.80%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 5 people, 9.80%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 5 people, 9.80%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 9.80%
Weakness: 4 people, 7.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 3.92%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 1.96%
Indigestion: 1 person, 1.96%
Corona Virus Infection (infection caused by a corona virus): 1 person, 1.96%
Cough: 1 person, 1.96%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 1.96%
Diabetes: 1 person, 1.96%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 1.96%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.96%
Nasal Polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose): 1 person, 1.96%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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

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