it is not appropriate to take any prescription medication unless you are instructed by a doctor or health care provider to do so. we have to be very careful with tamiflu since we have had some cases of resistance. and what causes resistance is exactly what you asked -- people not getting a confirmed diagnosis and taking the medication "just because. " this medication should only be taken according to the cdc guidelines for the treatment of h1n1 and seasonal influenza.
is it ok to give tamiflu if you have not been to the doctor to confirm diagnosis?