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Xofluza User Reviews & Ratings

Xofluza has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 28 reviews on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 11, 2020

For Influenza "Started showing symptoms of the flu around 4 a.m. yesterday morning, cold sweats and pounding headache. Temperature was 101.6. By 6 a.m., symptoms worsened with severe body aches, chills, and headache. Went to urgent care around 10 a.m., and the doctor gave me a free sample of Xofluza. Took the medication with food around 11 a.m. Still dealt with some gnarly symptoms all day yesterday with my temperature going up to 102.8. Napped on and off with cold sweats, headache, body aches. I also took ibuprofen every time my temperature had risen and headache worsened. By 11 a.m. today, my temperature was finally 97.9. My headache isn’t as severe, but it’s still there. My body aches are gone. By tomorrow, I should be good as new. I highly suggest this medication."

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  • Kar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 28, 2019

For Influenza "The doctor said I had the flu types A and B positive results from the swab test they took. I felt absolutely horrible. I shouldn't have even driven. Anyway, the medicine is very expensive, so I asked if he would just give me antibiotics. The doctor didn't want to give me antibiotics, so he gave me a sample of the Xofluza, and OMG, I went home, took the 2 pills, took a nap, and about 4 to 5 hours later, there was a significant difference. The next day, still feeling a little under the weather and weak, but I'm up and around doing housework and laundry. Wonderful stuff."

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  • Len...
  • March 9, 2020

For Influenza "12-year-old daughter diagnosed with flu A with high fever and soreness on Thursday afternoon. Took Xofluza in early evening on Thursday, and by Friday morning, she had no symptoms, never got a fever again, and never developed any cold symptoms or respiratory symptoms. She typically gets the flu annually, despite getting the vaccine. We’ve had a very positive experience with Xofluza! No side effects. We paid about $70 with insurance and a coupon, worth every penny."

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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 2, 2020

For Influenza "I took Xofluza within 48 hours of flu symptoms showing. I think it did cut down the length of the flu, however, I had the WORST dryness. My mouth was dry, my chest congestion was dry, my eyes were dry. I felt dehydrated, but I definitely was not. All the dryness caused bronchitis. Now, I'm treating that. It was so painful I could not sleep. I would not take it again."

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  • Mik...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 19, 2019

For Influenza "Son had the flu, I was his primary caregiver, and despite my best precautions, I started to feel bad at 9 AM this morning. Temp was 100 by 12 PM, and my body started to ache. Decided to head straight to the urgent care, and they prescribed me Xofluza. Took my first and only dose at 2 PM, my temp was 102.8, and my muscles were aching as if I pulled my back. Nose was stuffy and had a bad headache. It is now 8:30 PM. My temp is 100.3, and my body aches are dramatically reduced, headache gone, and nose is no longer stuffy. I feel way better and have a feeling with a good night's rest I will be all better. My only advice is to start this ASAP, like I did."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 24, 2019

For Influenza "Started feeling ill one evening but no fever. Had chills at 3 AM and went to urgent care that morning with a fever of 101.5. Tested positive for flu. Took Xofluza at 1 PM. The next day I had no fevers all day, no more chills, and was just tired. This stuff is amazing! It stopped it from progressing, and my fevers are gone! I imagine tomorrow I'll be up and going again."

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  • Car...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 1, 2020

For Influenza "Went to urgent care after one and a half brutal days of flu symptoms. Felt like it was the end of me. Only had the flu once in my life and just knew it was the flu again. Got swabbed positive for flu type A. Took the 2 pills the night I went to urgent care (Thurs). Friday I was about 70% better. Today is Saturday. I’ve cleaned and disinfected the house, got some sushi, and feel normal besides the insomnia, but I’ll take it. Highly recommend. Only side effect is similar to Tamiflu, and that’s weird dreams and restless legs, but I’ll take it over the flu symptoms. Just take it or suffer longer."

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  • Tda...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 14, 2020

For Influenza "I had all the classic influenza symptoms. I felt as if a truck had hit me. Day 2 of realizing I had influenza and not a cold, I was prescribed Xofluza. I took the medication at 11:30 a.m., and I was feeling miserable! I could not believe that by 4 p.m. I was already feeling significantly better, no more body aches or fever. My appetite is even back. I can’t believe how fast this medication worked."

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  • Jke...
  • February 25, 2020

For Influenza "Started flu symptoms Saturday afternoon, woke up Sunday with 101+ fever. Went to clinic and was prescribed Xofluza. Took it around 2:00 PM. Felt horrible the rest of the evening. Woke up Monday morning feeling 90% better. Monday evening I was still a little weak, and may have had a slight fever. It is now Tuesday evening, and I feel perfectly healthy!! I did have some mild diarrhea, which I don’t know if it was flu or medicine, but very tolerable. Highly recommend Xofluza!"

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  • Bob...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 19, 2022

For Influenza "The good: I felt about 70% better 24 hours after taking it. Was able to get out of bed and do things around the house. Chest congestion was broken up, which made it easier to expel phlegm. The bad: Not worth $157. They said it would cure me between 24-48 hours. Still coughing after 52 hours. Yellowish diarrhea for the last 24 hours. Should have gotten Tamiflu."

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  • Par...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2020

For Influenza "I tested positive for type A flu. I took the dosage at about 5 PM the day after I showed symptoms. By the next morning, I was feeling so much better. I was still weak, but no more fever, no more chills or body aches. I really love that it’s one dosage and not hard on the stomach."

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  • Mom...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 13, 2023

For Influenza "First of all, with the coupon and with my insurance, I paid $103 for Xofluza. I took it yesterday, December 12th. The aches and pains have decreased, but now I have a terrible, deeply congested cough that I didn't have before. I'm going to get checked for bronchitis. I was hoping this miracle pill was going to get me back to work quickly. I would not recommend it, unless you take it right after being exposed to the flu. My son, who has no insurance, also paid $103 for Xofluza. He took it as soon as we found out we had the flu. He felt rough for about 6 hours, battling nausea, but he is doing fine now."

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  • Kei...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 18, 2023

For Influenza "I was told that after 24 hours of taking the pill, I would feel better. I worked and can't think of any side effects that I had. I tested positive on a Sunday morning, took the pill at about 11 am, and by that night I was starting to feel better. Monday morning was a total turnaround for me. I just had a low-grade fever until about noon. I have had the flu in the past, and this pill made my recovery a lot faster."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 1, 2023

For Influenza "I used to work for an urgent care. I 100% would rather take a single dose of Xofluza than a 5-day course of the other option. Also, you immediately feel better the next day after taking Xofluza. The only downside is that not all pharmacies have Xofluza in stock, so it can sometimes be hard to get ahold of when you need it ASAP. If you don't get to take it within the initial 48-hour window, it's not as effective."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 10, 2020

For Influenza "I was so scared to take this because of side effects, but was so sick and had a real high fever. Within 10 hours of taking, fever went down 1.5-2.0 degrees, and after 30 hours, fever gone. Also, chills and body aches almost completely gone, just residual weakness. I took on an empty stomach and no side effects at all."

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  • Ano...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 22, 2020

For Influenza "Came down with flu symptoms quickly on a Monday: runny nose, scratchy throat, achy, chills, slight fever, and a very deep and uncomfortable cough. Went into an emergency clinic (just outside of the 48-hour suggested window, was maybe 53 hours from the very first symptom) and was prescribed Xofluza. Within 12 hours of taking the prescribed dose, my cough had almost disappeared! No more fever and all other symptoms greatly reduced. It’s now been 2 1/2 days since I took the Xofluza, and besides being more tired than usual, I feel almost back to normal. This worked for me!"

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  • Tha...
  • February 3, 2020

For Influenza "I started showing flu signs about 10 a.m. Friday. Saw the doctor about 2. I had a fever of 101.5 and body aches. Started Xofluza about 3. With the help of over-the-counter drugs, the fever was gone by 9 p.m. Saturday, some body aches, plenty of diarrhea, and no energy, no appetite. Sunday, some appetite, lots of diarrhea, still no energy. Monday, day 4, very little energy, but I did get out of the house, still lots of diarrhea, about 50% of normal appetite. By the end of the day, I am drained, and all I did was sit through two meetings totaling 3 hours. We'll see what day 5 brings."

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  • Gar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 15, 2022

For Influenza "I had a bad case of influenza A and was diagnosed by nasal swab on the third day of infection. I took two tabs of this med on the third night, and by the next day, I had no symptoms. I have never recovered from the flu in less than two weeks or more. I do not take flu shots. This stuff was a miracle."

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  • Lad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 8, 2020

For Influenza "I felt bad on Tuesday, as if I had a bad sinus infection, got a doctor's appointment on Wednesday. Tested positive for flu type A. Took Xofluza that Wednesday. On Thursday, woke with my head pounding, ears stopped up, runny nose, deep cough, and a sore throat. Friday, had a horrible, painful day, definitely the most achy, pain-filled, weak day of them all. Saturday, feeling a little better but still a horrific cough, sore throat, headache, and weakness. Sunday, thinking I may have to return to the doctor Monday. I still have weakness, runny nose, ears full, deep cough, sore throat, barely a voice, and basically the same way that I felt when I went to the doctor. I don't think this medicine works well with me."

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  • J K...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 19, 2025

For Influenza "Started with a terrible cough, chills, sweats, headache Thursday PM. Friday terrible, Friday night even worse. Traveling, so got tested Saturday AM Influenza Type A. Started Xofluza at 2:00, thus at the 48-hour window. Body temperature regulation and cough appeared to be waning at 10:00 PM. Had to stay up to watch NFL playoffs. Good night sleep, no chills or sweats. Typing this at 6:50 AM Sunday. Same time yesterday in a coma. This is the second time I’ve had this miraculous turnaround. Studies suggest it works equal to Tamiflu but with one dose. I don’t believe that. Tamiflu never produced such a quick response for me."

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  • Nan...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 4, 2022

For Influenza "I went to the doctor for an earache, but had been feeling really rundown from working 7 days a week. Tested positive for both flu A and flu B. Immediately got my prescriptions filled and took the single dose of Xofluza. My body aches have been minimal (nothing like the debilitating aches usually experienced with the flu), but I still have a horrible headache and fatigue. Today was day 3 after diagnosis and has been the worst day of symptoms, but Xofluza has made a huge difference in the severity. I haven’t experienced any side effects that I know of. Even though Xofluza cost $98 with insurance and a discount card, I’d definitely take it again."

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  • LSE...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 17, 2020

For Influenza "I went to a doctor for pain all over my body. The test for flu and strep throat came out negative. Because of my age and my condition, he gave me Xofluza. The next two days, I developed a high fever, and by Monday, when I went to my primary doctor, I had developed bronchitis. That was by the end of January, and still to this day, I'm not 100% well."

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  • Int...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 16, 2020

For Influenza "Took dose on the second day of symptoms. Felt better within 5 hours. The next day was back to 90%. Works really quick to get you back up to normal."

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  • Cra...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 22, 2020

For Influenza "Wife got the Type A flu in the U.S. to this medicine and within 30 hours at 70% no fever or anything. In 48 hours 90%. It's been 5 days now and she is 100%. No side effects."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 21, 2019

For Influenza "I have type B flu - took this medicine within the first 24 hours. I am on day 3 and feel worse."

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