Side effects
Generic Combivir has its side effects. The most common are:
- appetite loss
- changes in body fat
- cough
- diarrhea
- dizziness
- fatigue
- headache
- indigestion
- nasal problems
- sleeplessness or other sleep problems
- tiredness
- weakness
Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Combivir:
- allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
- dark urine
- depression
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- infection (fever, chills, sore throat)
- inflammation of the pancreas (severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting)
- joint pain
- mental or mood changes
- muscle pain
- nausea
- numbness, tingling, or weakness in arms or legs
- seizures
- shortness of breath
- stomach tenderness or pain
- swelling or soreness of the mouth or tongue
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness
- unusual weakness or exhaustion
- vomiting
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Contra-indications
Be careful with Generic Combivir while you are pregnant or have nurseling. Generic Combivir can pass in breast milk and harm your baby.
Do not use Generic Combivir if you are allergic to Generic Combivir components.
Do not use Generic Combivir if you are taking stavudine, zalcitabine, or other medicines containing lamivudine or zidovudine.
Do not use Generic Combivir if you have severe kidney problems, decreased liver function, abnormal liver function tests, or high levels of lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis).
Be careful with Generic Combivir if you weigh less than 66 lbs (30 kg) .
Be careful with Generic Combivir if you have a history of liver problems (eg, abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis B infection) or lactic acidosis, kidney problems, a bone marrow disorder, pancreas problems, abnormal blood cell counts, or nerve or muscle problems.
Be careful with Generic Combivir if you are significantly overweight.
Be careful with Generic Combivir if you take interferon alfa or ribavirin because serious liver problems may occur; stavudine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Generic Combivir; clarithromycin, doxorubicin, rifampin, or zalcitabine because they may decrease Generic Combivir 's effectiveness; acetaminophen, ganciclovir, ibuprofen, methadone, probenecid, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, valproic acid, vancomycin, or zalcitabine because they may increase the risk of Generic Combivir 's side effects or toxic effects.
Avoid alcohol.
Do not stop taking it suddenly.
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