Abacavir And Lamivudine: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Abacavir And Lamivudine

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What are the possible side effects of abacavir and lamivudine?

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to abacavir:

• Group 1 - fever;
• Group 2 - rash;
• Group 3 - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
• Group 4 - general tiredness, body aches;
• Group 5 - shortness or breath, cough, sore throat.

Once you have had an allergic reaction to abacavir, you must never use it again. If you stop taking abacavir and lamivudine for any reason, talk to your doctor before you start taking the medication again.

You may have other serious side effects that may not be signs of an allergic reaction. Continue using abacavir and call your doctor if you have any of these side effects:

• stomach pain, low fever, lost appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• muscle pain or weakness, numb or tingly feeling, and nausea with vomiting;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and trunk);
• sleep problems or strange dreams;
• headache, depression, anxiety; or
• mild diarrhea.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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Last updated:	August 04, 2006