| What is Sustiva?
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Sustiva is used to fight HIV infection. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Sustiva?
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Sustiva side effects may include abnormal dreaming, abnormal thinking, amnesia, agitation, confusion, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, feelings of well-being, fever, hallucinations, headache, impaired concentration, insomnia, loss of identity, nausea, skin rash,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Sustiva side effects may include abdominal pain, abnormal sense of smell, abnormal vision, aggressive behavior, alcohol intolerance, allergic reaction, anxiety, asthma, blood clots, blood in urine, convulsions, decreased sense of touch, depression, double vision, dry mouth, eczema, emotional instability, fainting, flu-like symptoms, gas, hair loss, hepatitis, hives, hot flushes, impaired coordination, indigestion, irregular heartbeat, itchy spots, joint pain, kidney stones, lack of emotion, loss of appetite, mania, mental changes, migraine headache, muscle ache, nervousness, pain, paranoia, rapid heartbeat, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to touch, speech disorder, sweating, swelling, taste disturbances, tingling or burning of the skin, tremor, vertigo,
and weakness. |
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| How is Sustiva taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Sustiva provided by your doctor. Be sure to take Sustiva every day, exactly as prescribed. Take the drug on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Taking it at bedtime reduces the likelihood of side effects such as dizziness, impaired concentration, weakness, abnormal dreams, or drowsiness.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Sustiva with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Sustiva. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sustiva with
alcohol, amprenavir, carbamazepine, clarithromycin, indinavir,
itraconazole, ketoconazole, methadone, nelfinavir, oral contraceptives containing ethinyl
estradiol, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, ritonavir,
saquinavir, st. john's wort, or warfarin. Be sure to avoid combining Sustiva with
versed or halcion. |
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| How should I store Sustiva?
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Store Sustiva at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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