re: Where all the Tamiflu at?

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can also cause psychosis in some people. Happened to a relative of mine. I won't touch the stuff.

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Ive had the flu once in my life. I was 16 and I was taking tamiflu. I had some of the most terrifying moments of my life that weak. Paranoia, voices, hearing things walking behind me while laying in bed up against the wall.

Now i have no idea if it was psychosis brought about by tamiflu or just fever dreams but its nothing that im in a hurry to repeat

Get elderberry extract. Also shortens he flu by about a day or so

$92? What kinda insurance do you have?

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$92? What kinda insurance do you have?

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A lot of insurers don’t cover it because they know it doesn’t decrease the likelihood of hospitalization and don’t care if you feel better a few days faster.

If it’s not covered, use a GoodRx coupon. You don’t have to print the coupon, just show it to the pharmacy staff. If a Walmart in your area has it, use this one:

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Tamiflu is always understocked/undermanufactured. Always.

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True. I’ve seen this for the past 10 years and believe it’s intentional. The price rises rapidly throughout flu epidemics. My acquisition cost for the generic currently exceeds the brand because it’s more likely to be covered, therefore is in higher demand. It’s not the pharmacist’s fault, it’s the manufacturer that does this sleazy shite.

Edit: Also consider that the insurers set the maximum reimbursement at just slightly over our cost when flu season begins. As the price rises, our reimbursement does not change. During an epidemic, pharmacies accept increasingly ridiculous negative profits for each Tamiflu prescription. There is currently no financial incentive to stock up on this product, other than to be “the one” that had what you needed.

The coupon I posted for $51 generic Tamiflu proves my point because each box of 10 capsules costs us $80-$115 to order.

Lol at y’all taking Tamiflu. Only works for symptoms in the first 48 hours and typically you don’t realize you have the flu until 3-4 days.

You’re better off with a steroid shot (decadron), fluids, and Tylenol/ibuprofen cycle.

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JAFERD

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I've hunted the JAFERD many times. Slow witted, slow afoot. Easy prey. Have six mounted to the wall at camp.

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had this same issue on Christmas Eve when my oldest son had it. I had to pay for the regular stuff above what my insurance covered and now have 2 bottles of it in my fridge.

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Sorry to say you should throw it away. The suspension is only good for 10 days at room temperature and 17 days under refrigeration.

Albertsons on Perkins in BR filled mine today.