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Total Efavirenz reports: 183.
Efavirenz FDA safety alerts: 2005 .
Reported deaths: 42    Reported hospitalizations: 94.
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Efavirenz Side Effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, pyrexia, insomnia, hyperlipidaemia, dizziness, liver disorder, nephropathy toxic, pancytopenia, pregnancy, depression, diarrhoea,
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Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5573430-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 20, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600MG EVERY DAY PO. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5573453-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 20, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: apathy. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, NEVIRAPINE, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5575902-3
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 27, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, antifungal prophylaxis, diarrhoea and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, biopsy liver abnormal, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, confusional state, cough, haemoglobin decreased, pain in extremity. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, LAMIVUDINE, NEVIRAPINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, COTRIM, LOPERAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5577670-8
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: non-hodgkin's lymphoma. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5506101-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Oct 26, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, dyspnoea. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPZICOM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5507422-6
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, antifungal prophylaxis and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, nausea, pneumonia klebsiella, respiratory failure. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPIVIR, KALETRA, GANCICLOVIR, PREDNISOLONE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5513135-7
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 05, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, malaise, nightmare. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5513164-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5514126-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.




Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5514523-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lactic acidosis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5514529-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlactacidaemia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5517400-9
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 31, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlactacidaemia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5517998-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 07, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myasthenia gravis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5518519-9
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Nov 07, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: granulomatous liver disease, hepatomegaly, lymphadenopathy mediastinal, pyrexia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, EPIVIR. Patient recovered.




Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5519571-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 07, 2007. Female patient, 28 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlactacidaemia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5520600-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 03, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lipodystrophy acquired, metabolic syndrome, off label use, type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIDANOSINE, STAVUDINE, ABACAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, INSULIN. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5520646-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: psychotic disorder. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 1 YEAR PRIOR INCREASED FROM 400MG/D TO 600MG/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5527494-2
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, hepatitis b and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlactacidaemia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 17-AUG-2005 STARTED 600 MG CAPUSULE OF EFAVIRENZ, 600 MG DAILY.RESTARTED ON 01-AUG-2006.. During the same period patient was treated with ZEFIX, KALETRA. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5527573-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 19, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: photosensitivity reaction, renal impairment, seborrhoeic dermatitis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INDINIVIR SULPHATE, STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5472478-6
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cleft lip and palate, pregnancy. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, VIRACEPT, KALETRA. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5478577-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Sept 21, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR, STAVUDINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/19/2005.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5478638-2
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 25, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure, pregnancy. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5479279-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Sept 25, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/01/2006.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5484135-0
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2007. Male patient, 30 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv test positive and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hepatic enzyme increased. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5489816-0
Health Professional from JAPAN reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Oct 05, 2007. Male patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, confusional state, dizziness, feeling cold, hallucination. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE, INSULIN, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5499597-2
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, hepatitis b, hepatitis fulminant, jaundice, liver disorder. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX EC, RETROVIR, KALETRA, EPZICOM, URSO, CINAL S, CELLULASE, LIPASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5441750-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Aug 23, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bk virus infection, confusional state, coordination abnormal, dysarthria, encephalitis, gait disturbance, headache, memory impairment, speech disorder. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, FLUCONAZOLE, ISONIAZID, LAMIVUDINE, OFLOXACIN, PYRAZINAMIDE, ZIDOVUDINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5443299-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: calculus urinary. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, RITONAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5451220-9
Health Professional from FRANCE reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: calculus urinary. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, RITONAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5452659-8
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood triglycerides abnormal, diabetes mellitus inadequate control. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPIVIR, ZIAGEN, RIMATIL, EVOXAC, THYRADIN S, PREDONINE, AZULFIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5459807-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aplasia cutis congenita, pregnancy. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE, LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5465802-1
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Sept 14, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, hypothyroidism and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prostate cancer. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, DICLOFENAC, FAMOTIDINE, THYRADIN S, LOPEMIN, HARNAL. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5470895-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Sept 19, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dysgeusia, insomnia, loss of consciousness. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600MG/DAILY STARTED ON 04FEB02-07MAY02.REDUCED TO 400MG/DAILY ON 08MAY02. 26DEC06-UNK.. During the same period patient was treated with VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, OCTOCOG ALPHA, LENDORMIN, INSULIN, LORAZEPAM, PAXIL. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5471466-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aplasia cutis congenita, pregnancy. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE, LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5402846-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood triglycerides abnormal, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy peripheral. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE, BUCILLAMINE, CEVIMELINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, PREDNISOLONE, SULFASALAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5408234-4
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood uric acid increased, cholecystitis acute, cholelithiasis, convulsion, gait disturbance, neurogenic bladder, nightmare, pyelonephritis, pyrexia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX EC, VIDEX EC, ZIAGEN, EPIVIR, ZERIT, VIRACEPT, EXCEGRAN, PHENOBARBITAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5408319-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dysgeusia, insomnia, loss of consciousness. EFAVIRENZ dosage: DOSE WAS REDUCED FROM 400MG-200MG/DAY ON 14 NOV 2006. During the same period patient was treated with VIRAMUNE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, OCTOCOG ALPHA, ABACAVIR, BROTIZOLAM, NOVOLIN N, LORAZEPAM, PAROXETINE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5408348-9
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Physician from INDIA on July 18, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, pain, uveitis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600 MG. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, RIFAMPICIN, ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5409409-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Aug 02, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlipidaemia, rash. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE, LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR, INDINIVIR SULPHATE, AMPHOTERICIN B, LANSOPRAZOLE, HIVID, RETROVIR. Patient recovered.



Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5411361-9
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, dysgeusia, insomnia, loss of consciousness. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600MG/DAILY STARTED ON 04FEB02-07MAY02.REDUCED TO 400MG/DAILY ON 08MAY02. 26DEC06-UNK.. During the same period patient was treated with VIRAMUNE, EPZICOM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, OCTOCOG ALPHA, LENDORMIN, INSULIN, LORAZEPAM, PAXIL. Patient recovered.



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