Doxorubicin (Adriamycin, Doxil)
Doxorubicin can make
Hivid less effective. Check with your healthcare provider before taking doxorubicin with Hivid.
Foscarnet (Foscavir)
Taking Hivid with foscarnet may increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy (unusual sensations, such as burning, tingling, numbness, or pain, in the hands or feet). If possible, these medications should not be used together.
Hydralazine (Dralzine)
Taking Hivid with hydralazine may increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy (unusual sensations, such as burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet). If possible, these medications should not be used together.
Lamivudine (Epivir) or Combination Medications With Lamivudine (Combivir, Trizivir)
Taking
lamivudine with Hivid can make both medications less effective. Hivid should not be taken with any medication that contains lamivudine.
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Metoclopramide can decrease the absorption of Hivid into your bloodstream, possibly making it less effective. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
Pentamidine (Pentam)
Combining pentamidine (when given by IV) with Hivid can increase the risk of inflammation of the
pancreas (
pancreatitis), which can be very dangerous. Hivid should be temporarily stopped if pentamidine use is absolutely necessary.
Phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek)
Taking Hivid with
phenytoin may increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy (unusual sensations, such as burning, tingling, numbness, or pain, in the hands or feet). If possible, these medications should not be used together.
Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan)
Probenecid can increase the level of Hivid in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may recommend a lower
Hivid dosage.
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