Side effect(s) of Efavirenz

Review the side-effects of Efavirenz as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common - Dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, sleeplessness and vomiting.

   Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions, weakness and redistribution/accumulation of body fat.

   Central Nervous System - Poor concentration, drowsiness, abnormal dreaming, emotion, confusion, agitation, memory loss, hallucinations, stupor, abnormal thinking and depersonalization.

   Genitourinary - Breast enlargement in male.

   Gastrointestinal - Constipation and malabsorption.

   Heart - Flushing and palpitations.

   Liver - Increase in liver enzyme and liver failure/inflammation.

   Metabolic - Increased level of cholesterol in blood.

   Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and joint pain.

   Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
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   Skin - Redness of the skin, rash and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

   Eye and ENT - Abnormal vision and ringing in the ear.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Efavirenz

Efavirenz(Sustiva) generic is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), and active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) prescribed for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 either alone or with other medications.