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Total Efavirenz reports: 145.
Efavirenz FDA safety alerts: 2005 .
Reported deaths: 25 Reported hospitalizations: 81.
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FDA Reported 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 #5154776-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with retroviral infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, rash pruritic. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600 MG 1 TAB QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5155920-X
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 14, 2006. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, prophylaxis, meningitis cryptococcal and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis, hypertriglyceridaemia, pancreatitis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, COTRIM D, COTRIM D, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5158968-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 10, 2006. Male patient, 31 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, renal impairment. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5161974-7
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2006. 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: aphasia, gliosis, grand mal convulsion, hemiparesis, immune reconstitution syndrome. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5162467-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 29, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with systemic antiviral treatment and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash vesicular. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600 MG 1 TABLET QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5166732-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, anaemia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, hepatic encephalopathy, pneumonia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EMTRICITABINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, COTRIM D, ISONIAZID, RIFAMPICIN, PYRAZINAMIDE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5179463-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 06, 2006. 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: depressed level of consciousness, depression, lipodystrophy acquired, overdose. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, EPIVIR, VIREAD, RHYTHMY, VALTREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5182673-1
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 27, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, apathy, dehydration, depressed level of consciousness, renal failure acute. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, DIFLUCAN, EPIVIR, BACTRIM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5185756-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 06, 2006. 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 #5187725-8
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on June 20, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic function abnormal, hepatosplenomegaly, liver disorder, lymphoma, pyrexia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIREAD, LAMIVUDINE, FLUCONAZOLE, OXETHAZAINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, TEPRENONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5187726-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Nov 01, 2006. 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, 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 #5187727-1
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, cerebral toxoplasmosis, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, kaposi's sarcoma. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZIAGEN, EPIVIR, PYRIMETHAMINE, SULFADIAZINE, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5188360-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 04, 2006. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vasculitis cerebral. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5190525-6
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catheter related infection, coma, continuous haemodiafiltration, convulsion, dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastrointestinal necrosis, haematemesis, haemoptysis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/21/2005.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5191412-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Dec 06, 2006. 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: depressed level of consciousness, depression, lipodystrophy acquired, overdose. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, EPIVIR, VIREAD, RHYTHMY, VALTREX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5379200-2
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, hepatitis c, factor viii deficiency and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic function abnormal, hyperlipidaemia, pancytopenia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX, VIDEX EC, ZERIT, EPIVER, NORVIR, REBETOL, KOGENATE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5384154-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on June 20, 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 #5384327-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, polyarthritis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5386180-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, antifungal prophylaxis and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, diarrhoea, hepatic failure, metabolic disorder, stevens-johnson syndrome. EFAVIRENZ dosage: 600MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient died on 05/23/2007.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5386683-0
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 04, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, plasmablastic lymphoma, cytomegalovirus enterocolitis and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, multi-organ failure. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, RETROVIR, EPIVIR, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, ONCOVIN, PREDONINE, GANCICLOVIR, PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/19/2006.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5387611-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 11, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, weighting 150.5 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, hyperhidrosis, insomnia, nightmare. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5389164-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperlipidaemia, pancreatitis haemorrhagic, type 1 diabetes mellitus. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX, ZERIT, INVIRASE, NORVIR, LAMIVUDINE, LOXONIN, SELBEX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5389336-8
Health Professional from GERMANY reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, cytomegalovirus colitis and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, apathy, blood lactic acid increased, cachexia, depression, dizziness, fatigue, headache, hepatitis toxic. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, DIDANOSINE, GANCICLOVIR, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5402846-X
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES 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
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem 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
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: 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
Physician from INDIA reported EFAVIRENZ problem 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
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES 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
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: 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 #5412672-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, gastritis, epilepsy, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pain, cytomegalovirus infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dermatitis exfoliative, photosensitivity reaction, rash erythematous. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, LEVETIRACETAM, TAMSULOSIN, FENTANYL, VALGANCICLOVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5412673-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on July 13, 2007. Female patient, 31 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 creatinine increased, nephrotic syndrome. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIREAD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5413750-5
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Female patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: palatal disorder. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLARITHROMYCIN, AZITHROMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5414981-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, hepatitis c, factor viii deficiency and was treated with EFAVIRENZ. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic function abnormal, hyperlipidaemia, pancytopenia. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX, VIDEX EC, ZERIT, EPIVER, NORVIR, REBETOL, KOGENATE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5422459-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 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 ABACAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5426577-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Aug 13, 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 DIDANOSINE, ZIDOVUDINE, LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR, ABACAVIR, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, CELLULASE, LIPASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5427249-3
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 24, 2007. Male 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: acute hepatic failure. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KIVEXA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5430620-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 42 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: histoplasmosis. EFAVIRENZ dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ITRACONAZOLE, STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5441750-8
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES 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
Health Professional from FRANCE reported EFAVIRENZ problem 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
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE 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
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EFAVIRENZ problem 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
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 #5465802-1
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported EFAVIRENZ problem 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
EFAVIRENZ problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES 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
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.

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Drug Information: Efavirenz

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Why is this medication prescribed?

Efavirenz is used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Efavirenz is in a class of medications called nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Efavirenz works by slowing the spread of HIV in the body. Efavirenz does not cure HIV infection and may not prevent you from developing HIV-related illnesses. Efavirenz does not prevent you from spreading HIV to other people.

How should this medicine be used?

Efavirenz comes as a capsule and as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with plenty of water on an empty stomach. Take efavirenz at around the same time every day. Taking efavirenz at bedtime may make side effects less bothersome. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take efavirenz exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Efavirenz controls HIV infection, but does not cure it. Continue to take efavirenz even if you feel well. Do not stop taking efavirenz without talking to your doctor. When your supply of efavirenz starts to run low, get more from your doctor or pharmacist. If you miss doses or stop taking efavirenz, your condition may become more difficult to treat.

Other uses for this medicine

Efavirenz is also used with another medication to help prevent infection in health care workers or other people who were accidentally exposed to HIV. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking efavirenz,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to efavirenz or any other medications.
do not take astemizole (Hismanal) (no longer available in the United States); cisapride (Propulsid) (no longer available in the United States); ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax); midazolam (Versed); triazolam (Halcion); or voriconazole (Vfend) while taking efavirenz.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetaminophen (Tylenol, others); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants; antifungals such as itraconazole (Sporanox), and ketoconazole (Nizoral); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), felodipine (Lexxel, Plendil), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nisoldipine (Sular), and verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan); chlorpheniramine in over-the-counter cold products; cholesterol-lowering medications (statins); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin, Prevpac); danazol (Danocrine); dexamethasone (Decadron); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); iron products; isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications for anxiety, mental illness, or pain; medications for HIV or AIDS such as amprenavir (Agenerase), atazanavir (Reyataz); indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (in Kaletra); ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra) and saquinavir ( Invirase); medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital, and phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); methotrexate (Rheumatrex); methadone (Dolophine); metronidazole (Flagyl); niacin (nicotinic acid); nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn), and piroxicam (Feldene); oral medications for diabetes such as glipizide (Glucotrol, Metaglip) and tolbutamide (Orinase); proton pump inhibitors such as lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), and pantoprazole (Protonix); quinidine (Quinidex); quinine; rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); sedatives; sertraline (Zoloft); sildenafil (Viagra); sleeping pills; sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra); tamoxifen (Nolvadex); torsemide (Demadex); tranquilizers; troleandomycin (TAO); or zafirlukast (Accolate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially products that contain kava or St. John's wort.
tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol; if you use or have ever used street drugs or have overused prescription medications; or if you have or have ever had seizures; high cholesterol; depression or other mental illness; or heart, liver,or pancreas disease.
you should not become pregnant while taking efavirenz. You will have to have a negative pregnancy test before you begin taking this medication and use effective birth control during your treatment. Efavirenz may interfere with the action of hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, implants, or injections, so you should not use these as your only method of birth control during your treatment. You must use a barrier method of birth control (device that blocks sperm from entering the uterus such as a condom or a diaphragm) along with any other method of birth control you have chosen. Ask your doctor to help you choose a method of birth control that will work for you. If you become pregnant while taking efavirenz, call your doctor. Efavirenz may harm the fetus.
you should not breastfeed if you are infected with HIV or are taking efavirenz.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking efavirenz.
you should know that efavirenz may make you drowsy, dizzy, or unable to concentrate. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking efavirenz. Alcohol can make the side effects from efavirenz worse.
you should know that your body fat may increase or move to different areas of your body such as your breasts and upper back.
you should know that efavirenz may cause changes in your thoughts, behavior, or mental health. Call your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms while you are taking efavirenz: depression, thinking about killing yourself or planning or trying to do so, angry or aggressive behavior, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), or loss of touch with reality. Be sure your family knows which symptoms may be serious so that they can call your doctor if you are unable to seek treatment on your own.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Talk to your doctor about eating grapefruit and drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Efavirenz may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

upset stomach
vomiting
stomach pain
diarrhea
indigestion
drowsiness
dizziness
headache
difficulty concentrating
confusion
forgetfulness
nervousness
strange thoughts
abnormally happy mood
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
unusual dreams
pain

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms or those mentioned in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately:

sore throat, cough, fever, chills, or other signs of infection
rash
itching
blisters or sores on skin
peeling skin
fainting
extreme tiredness
lack of energy
loss of appetite
pain in the upper right part of the stomach
unusual bleeding or bruising
yellowing of the skin or eyes
flu-like symptoms
seizures

Efavirenz may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

movements of your body that you cannot control
dizziness
headache
difficulty concentrating
nervousness
confusion
forgetfulness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
unusual dreams
drowsiness
hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
abnormally happy mood
strange thoughts

What other information should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to efavirenz.

Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking efavirenz.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Brand name(s):

Sustiva®

Brand name(s) of combination products:

Atripla® (containing Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir)

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