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This meta-analysis found that prophylactic oseltamivir reduced to proportion of people with symptomatic influenza. However, its use as treatment for influenza was not of clear benefit. Although it did reduce time to symptom alleviation, the side-effects of nausea, vomiting, headaches, renal, and psychiatric syndromes negated the benefit in many patients. BMJ. 2014 Apr 9;348:g2545.    (retrieved May, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.