Epivir is a prescription drug used to treat a person diagnosed with HIV infection. Epivir is a treatment for HIV. It is not a cure and anyone using Epivir will still need to use proper precautions with sexual activity and blood transfer so they do not give HIV to anyone else. The generic name for Epivir is Lamivudine. For further information about this medication, go to Canada drugs online.
Epivir (Lamivudine) is taken orally by mouth with or without food. If you feel ill, you should still take your pills. Do not miss a dose. If you do forget or miss a dose of Epivir (Lamivudine), do not double up to make up for it but get back on schedule for taking your pills. Epivir (Lamivudine) is usually taken twice a day every 12 hours. This is up to the discretion of your doctor.
People who should not take Epivir (Lamivudine) are those who have an enlarged or abnormal liver, high levels of lactic acid in the blood, people taking other medications with Epivir (Lamivudine) already in them, obese patients, and more. Children with pancreas problems should not take Epivir (Lamivudine). If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor because this drug may have a tendency to change your blood sugar levels or even cause your body to have a problem absorbing your insulin shots. This can be dangerous. Some drugs that will cause problems with Epivir (Lamivudine) include interferon alfa, emtricitabine, zalcitabine, and ribavirin.
There are many things about Epivir (Lamivudine) you should know. HIV can grow resistant to the medication if you do not take it on a regular basis. Liver disease might worsen. Some patients have reported strange changes in their body fat, including loss of fat in legs, face, and arms, gain in fat on back of neck and breasts. Elderly patients are more sensitive to the side effects of Epivir (Lamivudine) and should be monitored closely when taking this prescription. Children under the age of 3 months old taking Epivir should be monitored closely because this drug can be dangerous.
There are many side effects of Epivir (Lamivudine) you should consider if you are on a prescription. The normal side effects you might expect include loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, cramping, trouble sleeping, pain and swelling, dizziness, cough, and diarrhea. Severe side effects from Epivir (Lamivudine) include numbness and tingling, signs of infection like a fever and chills, irregular heartbeat, wheezing, yellowing of the skin, and pale stools. Any severe side effects should be reported to your physician and you should go straight to the emergency room.
An overdose of Epivir (Lamivudine) is possible. If you suspect you have overdosed on your medication, call the local poison control agency and go to the hospital.
Epivir (Lamivudine) is a prescribed medication used to treat HIV infection and HBV. If you have a Canadian prescriptions or a valid American prescription for Epivir (Lamivudine), it can be filled at your local pharmacy or online through a Canada pharmacy. These online pharmacies sell discounted drugs for far less than your local Canada drugs store.