{"id":56396,"date":"2023-01-10T08:39:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T13:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=56396"},"modified":"2025-10-20T15:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T19:35:45","slug":"tamiflu-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tamiflu-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Tamiflu alternatives: What can I take instead of Tamiflu?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T_OVyM7YLgo?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu (or generic oseltamivir) is a prescription <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antivirals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antiviral drug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that prevents or treats <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/influenza-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">influenza A and B infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in adults and children. Taken in the early stages of the infection, Tamiflu can reduce the duration of the infection by a day. It also significantly reduces the risk of flu complications or hospitalization, so it\u2019s commonly used in people with a high risk of developing severe complications, including seniors, pregnant women, infants, or individuals with chronic or immune-compromised medical conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-take-instead-of-tamiflu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I take instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu, a neuraminidase inhibitor, is typically a first-line choice to treat or prevent flu infection. Only two other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neuraminidase inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available to fight off an influenza infection: Relenza, an inhaled medication, and Xofluza, taken as a tablet or liquid. Rapivab, which works differently than Tamiflu, is only given by IV for those who can\u2019t take an oral or inhaled medication.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other prescription antivirals, amantadine and rimantadine, are approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat flu, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other expert organizations no longer recommend their use due to a high rate of resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"4\">\n<h3 id=\"compare-tamiflu-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare Tamiflu alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Price without insurance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Savings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/oseltamivir-phosphate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oseltamivir phosphate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$207 for 10, 75 mg capsules<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18 for 10, 75 mg capsules at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xofluza\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baloxavir marboxil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$234 per 1, 1 x 40 mg tablet therapy pack<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$167 per 1, 1 x 40 mg tablet therapy pack of brand-name Xofluza at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xofluza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/relenza-diskhaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relenza Diskhaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zanamivir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$82 per 1, 5 mg\/act (20 inhalations) inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$60 per 1, 5 mg\/act (20 inhalations) inhaler of brand-name Relenza Diskhaler at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/relenza-diskhaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rapivab\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapivab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peramivir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,348 per 3, 20 ml of 200 mg\/20 ml vials<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$931 per 3, 20 ml of 200 mg\/20 ml vials of brand-name Rapivab at Kroger<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rapivab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small>Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of October 20, 2025. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.<\/small><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Tamiflu with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTamiflu 75 mg (10 Capsule)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"api-response\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-kroger.svg\" alt=\"Kroger Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$17.99<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-harristeeter.svg\" alt=\"Harris Teeter Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$17.99<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamiflu#blog-cta\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Tamiflu prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2 id=\"top-3-tamiflu-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 3 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the most common alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-xofluza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xofluza-80-mg-dose\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is prescribed to treat influenza as well as to lower the risk of flu after an exposure. Xofluza is different from Tamiflu in that it only requires one oral dose compared to five days of treatment with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is effective against influenza types A and B. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, and headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA-approved<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children ages<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 years or older, compared to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s approval down to infancy. Additionally, when taken to prevent flu, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is only approved for influenza prophylaxis after a known exposure. Tamiflu can be prescribed before an exposure for people at high risk of complications. Perhaps the most prominent difference is that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xofluza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not have a generic version available, meaning that it can cost a great deal more compared to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oseltamivir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the generic form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tamiflu-vs-xofluza\/\"><b>Tamiflu vs. Xofluza: which is better for the flu?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-relenza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relenza<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/relenza-diskhaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relenza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> works just like Tamiflu, but doses are inhaled rather than taken orally. In this way, people taking Relenza avoid some of the digestive system side effects of Tamiflu or Xofluza, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Unlike Tamiflu or Xofluza, Relenza can cause airway tightening (bronchospasm), making it unsuitable for people with underlying airway disease such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/asthma-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or chronic lung disease. Additionally, Relenza does not reduce the risk of complications, so it may be unsuitable for high-risk populations. Doses are taken twice daily for five days to treat an infection, or twice daily for 10 to 28 days for the prevention of influenza.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-rapivab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Rapivab<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapivab is given in a healthcare setting in a single intravenous (IV) dose. Rapivab is typically used when someone is unable to take medication by mouth, has excessive vomiting, or cannot inhale an antiviral medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amantadine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amantadine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rimantadine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rimantadine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are oral medications that are FDA-approved to treat influenza A. However, due to high rates of resistance, their use is no longer recommended by infectious disease experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"over-the-counter-flu-remedies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter flu remedies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail stores and pharmacies have no shortage of flu remedies packaged as combination medications or individual drugs. None of these drugs shortens the duration of infection or decreases the risk of serious complications. They may, however, make life with a flu infection more tolerable for some people. These include pain and fever relievers such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tylenol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tylenol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/acetaminophen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acetaminophen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) for body aches and fever, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antihistamines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antihistamines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/mucolytics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expectorants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to loosen mucus, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dextromethorphan-hbr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dextromethorphan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to suppress cough, and decongestants to clear stuffy nose and sinus passages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some OTC medications may help with mild cold and flu symptoms, but they may not be suitable for people with serious symptoms or those at high risk of complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally,read the labels before using or combining store-bought flu remedies. It is possible to overdose on some drugs, such as acetaminophen, if OTC flu remedies are used carelessly or in combination with one another. They may not be suitable for people with certain medical conditions and may interact with other medications. Consult your healthcare professional for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-alternatives-to-tamiflu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-get-over-the-flu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural alternatives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help to relieve mild flu symptoms for some people, especially when combined with other measures of supportive care. However, there is no evidence that products such as zinc, vitamin C, or elderberry can shorten the duration of an infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other natural therapies to relieve flu symptoms include rest and staying hydrated. Saltwater gargles can help with sore throats, humidifiers or steam for congestion, a warm, wet compress to unstuff sinuses, and green tea, omega-3 fatty acids, or ginger to reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-switch-to-a-tamiflu-alternative\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to switch to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamiflu is only taken for a few days, so switching from Tamiflu to another treatment is not a common occurrence. The most likely reason to switch treatments is that the infection is caused by a different infectious disease, but side effects or drug interactions might be an issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not stop Tamiflu unless you have serious or intolerable side effects. Stopping the medicine will increase the risk of complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Tamiflu does not seem to be working or side effects are a problem, the first step is to talk to the prescribing healthcare provider. Make sure the clinician knows about all the medicines and supplements you are taking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare professional can then review both the antiviral and the symptom relief options. It may not be possible to switch to another antiviral drug, so symptom management may be the only available treatment option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"choosing-the-right-path-for-influenza-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right path for influenza treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no surefire way to prevent all cases of the flu. But getting a flu vaccine before flu season starts is the best way to prevent influenza for yourself and for those around you. Antiviral flu treatment is not a substitute for flu vaccination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you may have health conditions that are risk factors for flu complications, talk with a primary care physician about your medical conditions and the possible need for antiviral therapy in case of a flu infection. Review the antiviral treatments with the doctor and what steps to take at the first sign of a flu infection or exposure. Finally, get immediate medical help at the first sign of an infection or exposure. Antiviral treatment only works when started one or two days after flu symptom onset.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Tamiflu (or generic oseltamivir) is a prescription antiviral drug that prevents or treats influenza A and B infections in adults and children. Taken in the early stages of the infection, Tamiflu can reduce the duration of the infection by a day. 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