This post was supposed to be about photography; however, every time I turn on the TV, I see Tamiflu ads. Should you ask your doctor about Tamiflu? Or take it? You'll have to decide, but here are some links to help you with your decision:
The first one is to a Forbes article about Tamiflu:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/harlankrumholz/2013/01/08/the-myth-of-tamiflu-5-things-you-should-know/
The next two are about possible side effects (remember from recent posts about health that most, if not all, drugs have an average of 70 - 75 possible side effects):
http://www.rxlist.com/tamiflu-side-effects-drug-center.htm
There is a lot to read here as the list is rather long. Here is an easier to read list of side effects: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/tamiflu-side-effects.html
The cost of this drug is around $100 for a 5 day supply. It shortens the duration by 1 - 1.3 days. Not sure how long the side effects may last, or whether they may end up being worse than the flu.
What about Black Elderberry? Cost is around $10.00. Here is one link from WebMD:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/tamiflu-side-effects.html
Notice the side effects - None for the juice extract, which is what Sambucol is.
And this is a must read from Dr. David Williams: http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/natural-cold-and-flu-treatments/
Bottom Line: If you value your health, do what I did - research all drugs before taking them, and research all possible alternatives. Also remember that prevention is a lot better than trying to get well once you've got something. And for that you need the best possible diet and the right supplements and lifestyle. See my earlier health related posts.
OK - those ads were driving me crazy and so had to talk about it. Next post will be about just photography and what to watch out for with hands and legs and stuff.
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