NNT and NNTH in Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
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NNT and NNTH in Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
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It does not decrease hospitalizations in patients with influenza.
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It does not decrease complications of influenza.
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It makes patients vomit. (NNTH=22 in adults, 19 in kids.)
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It messes with the mind. (NNTH=94 for neuropsychiatric adverse events.)
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It hurts the head. (NNTH=32 for headaches.)
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It can kick the kidneys. (NNTH=150 for adverse renal events.) 


Cochrane Review: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008965.pub4/full


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Dr. Gerald Diaz
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Board Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist, GrepMed Editor in Chief πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Sign up for an account to like, bookmark and upload images to contribute to our community platform. Follow us on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/grepmed/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/grepmeded/
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