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efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir (generic name)

(e fa VEER ens; em tri SIT uh bean; te NOE fo veer): An antiviral combination - It is used with other medicines to treat HIV
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Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Oral tablet

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • bone or muscle pain
  • breathing difficulties
  • changes in behavior like severe depression, strange thoughts, thoughts of suicide, or angry behavior
  • dark urine
  • general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
  • hallucinations
  • light-colored stools
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea, vomiting, unusual stomach upset or pain
  • right upper belly pain
  • trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
  • unusually weak or tired
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • diarrhea
  • difficulty sleeping, strange dreams
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • skin discoloration on the hands or feet
  • trouble concentrating
  • weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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Last Updated

February 27, 2009

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