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Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV segment discusses the effects of the drug, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before taking efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir.
Depression and anxiety are potentially serious side effects of efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. As this eMedTV page explains, however, side effects are typically mild. Nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue are some of the more common side effects.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is used for treating HIV infection in adults. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the medication is used for and discusses possible off-label efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir uses.
The recommended efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir dose is one tablet, taken once a day without food. This eMedTV article includes detailed efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir dosing guidelines and offers tips for those taking the medicine.
Pimozide, adefovir, and cidofovir may cause drug interactions with efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. This eMedTV page describes the potentially negative interactions that may occur when certain drugs are combined with the HIV medicine.
Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir may increase the risk of seizures. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir. Information on who should not take the drug is also included on this page.
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