Epzicom HIV Medicine

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Epzicom is a medication that is available by prescription to treat HIV and AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes Epzicom in more detail and offers an in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.

Common Epzicom side effects may include dizziness, abdominal pain, and insomnia. This part of the eMedTV library lists other side effects that may occur with Epzicom, including potentially serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor.

Depression appears to be a possible side effect of Epzicom. This section of the eMedTV Web site contains more detailed information about Epzicom and depression, and explains how many people developed depression during clinical trials.

Epzicom is used for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This article from the eMedTV archives explains whether the drug can be used in children, describes how the medication works, and discusses possible off-label Epzicom uses.

There is only one recommended Epzicom dosage for the treatment of HIV or AIDS -- one tablet once daily. This eMedTV article provides other important Epzicom dosing information and offers a list of tips for when and how to take the medicine.

Alcohol, interferon medications, and ribavirin may potentially cause Epzicom drug interactions. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may interact with Epzicom and describes the possible effects of these negative interactions.

Before using Epzicom, tell your doctor if you have anemia, kidney disease, or liver disease. This eMedTV page offers more Epzicom warnings and precautions, including possible side effects that may occur and information on who should not take the drug.

An Epzicom overdose may potentially lead to bone marrow suppression. This eMedTV segment describes other possible effects of an Epzicom overdose and lists various treatment options that are currently available.

Epzicom may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This portion of the eMedTV site provides more information on Epzicom and pregnancy, and describes the problems that occurred when individual components of the drug were given to pregnant animals.

It is generally recommended to avoid breastfeeding while taking Epzicom. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Epzicom and breastfeeding, and discusses the dangers of breastfeeding if you have HIV or AIDS.

Epzicom is currently not available in generic form. This page from the eMedTV library further discusses when generic Epzicom may become available and explains whether abacavir/lamivudine is a generic version of Epzicom.