Trizivir Drug Information

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Trizivir is a prescription drug that is commonly used for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This page on the eMedTV site describes how Trizivir works, offers dosing information for the medicine, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Fever, headaches, and fatigue are some of the most commonly reported Trizivir side effects. This part of the eMedTV library lists other common side effects of Trizivir and describes potentially serious allergic reactions that may occur with the drug.

Depression is a potential side effect of Trizivir. This section of the eMedTV library offers more information on Trizivir and depression, including an explanation of how common this side effect is and whether it is actually caused by the drug itself.

Trizivir is used for treating HIV infection and AIDS. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how the drug works, explains whether it can be used in children, and lists possible off-label Trizivir uses.

For HIV or AIDS treatment, the recommended Trizivir dosage is one tablet twice a day. This page from the eMedTV archives contains other important Trizivir dosing information and explains who should not take the medication.

If alcohol, methadone, or rifampin is combined with Trizivir, drug interactions may potentially occur. This eMedTV resource lists other drugs that may interact with Trizivir (or should not be taken at all during Trizivir treatment).

Nausea and vomiting are potential symptoms of a Trizivir overdose. As this part of the eMedTV archives explains, a Trizivir overdose may also lead to lactic acidosis and hepatic steatosis (which can cause liver damage) or bone marrow depression.

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

It is generally recommended to avoid breastfeeding while taking Trizivir. This eMedTV segment contains more information about Trizivir and breastfeeding, and explains why it may be dangerous to breastfeed if you have HIV or AIDS.

December 2009 is the earliest possible date that generic Trizivir could become available. As this eMedTV page explains, Trizivir is currently being protected by a patent that prevents any generic Trizivir products from being manufactured in the U.S.