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> Tamiflu. Another drug that doesn't work nearly as well as some people think. https://www.bmj.com/tamiflu https://www.bmj.com/tamiflu > The reviewers conclu
by DanBC 6y ago
> Tamiflu.
Another drug that doesn't work nearly as well as some people think. https://www.bmj.com/tamiflu https://www.bmj.com/tamiflu
> The reviewers concluded that there was no convincing trial evidence that Tamiflu affected influenza complications (in treatment) or influenza infections (in prophylaxis), and raised new questions about the drug’s harms profile.
- Khelavaster 6y ago> Hayashi pointed out that the key piece of evidence underpinning the previous Cochrane review’s conclusion--that Tamiflu reduced the risk of secondary complications such as pneumonia--was based on a manufacturer-authored, pooled analysis of 10 manufacturer-funded trials Everything needed for FDA approval. > no convincing trial evidence It just sounds like Tamiflu efficacy studies to date haven't been thorough enough to be convincing.