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This winter, the number of suspected influenza patients reached an eight-year high, and various abnormal symptoms have been reported after taking Tamiflu, a treatment.

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu cases are expected to increase further over the next week or two, and only slightly decrease before and after the Lunar New Year holiday.

In the meantime, interest and concern about Tamiflu, the most widely used antiviral drug, are growing.

Tamiflu relieves symptoms by suppressing virus proliferation, but gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea are common after taking it.

As the number of patients increases, cases of abnormal symptoms after taking the most commonly used treatment "Tamiflu" are also being shared online one after another.There have been various experiences, ranging from minor symptoms such as

"I have heartburn" and "I feel dizzy" to "I had diarrhea in my abdomen, and I saw blood without hemorrhoids."

"The flu itself can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and hallucinations, making it difficult to accurately determine the cause of the side effects," said Eom Jung-sik, a professor at Gachon University Gil Hospital.

Meanwhile, the medical community has also suggested that the need for Tamiflu prescriptions should be reviewed.

Ma Sang-hyuk, chairman of the Infectious Disease Countermeasures Committee of the Gyeongsangnam-do Medical Association, raised concerns about drug abuse, saying, "High-risk groups such as seriously ill patients and the elderly need active treatment, but healthy people can be treated with antipyretics alone."

Experts advised that while you don't have to be too afraid to take antiviral drugs, you should consult your doctor to find other treatment options if the side effects are serious.

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