When and How to Take Ziagen
Some general considerations for when and how to take Ziagen include the following:
- Ziagen comes in the form of a tablet and an oral solution (liquid). It is usually taken by mouth once or twice a day.
- It does not matter if you take Ziagen with or without food. If the medicine bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
- Try to take Ziagen at the same time(s) every day, to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions for taking Ziagen. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing a resistance to Ziagen (making it less effective).
Ziagen Dosing Information
The dose of Ziagen your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Your age
- Your weight (for children)
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may currently be taking.
As always, do not adjust your Ziagen dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Ziagen. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Ziagen include, but are not limited to:
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Fatigue and a general ill feeling (malaise)
- Vomiting
- Sleep disorders.
(Click Ziagen Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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