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General Information On Epzicom

Epzicom is the brand name for an antiviral medication that contains Abacavir and Lamivudine. It is used for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV. Patients buy Epzicom to prevent the HIV virus from spreading and multiplying in their bodies. However, Epzicom is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Side Effects for Epzicom

Medication must be stopped immediately if a patient has an allergy to Epzicom. Inform your doctor as soon as possible about the negative symptoms (if you experience any). The first symptoms of an allergic reaction to Epzicom are rash, fever, fatigue, body ache, nausea and vomiting. It can also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath. There may be side effects that are more serious as well, which may not be due to an allergy. These symptoms include low fever, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Epzicom may also cause lactic acidosis, which is characterized by muscle pain, weakness, and numbness or a cold feeling in the arms and legs. It can also cause breathing trouble, nausea with vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and fast or uneven heart rate. Other symptoms include white patches and sores inside the mouth or on the lips, or even flu-like symptoms.

Epzicom may also involve mild side effects in some patients. These side effects include the change in location and shape of fat. The fat in your leg, face, arms, trunk, breasts, and neck can get redistributed as a side effect of this medication. Other less serious symptoms are headaches, anxiety, depression, and mild sleep problems.

Precautions

When you buy Epzicom, make sure that you don’t take any other medications that contain Lamivudine and Abacavir. Also, using Epzicom does not stop you from spreading HIV to others, so avoid sharing razors and toothbrushes and having unprotected sex. It is recommended that you talk to your doctor to find out more about how to prevent HIV transmission.

If a patient has already shown symptoms to other drugs that contain Abacavir or other components in Epzicom, then it is not to be taken. Following a case of any hypersensitive reaction to Abacavir, a doctor should never prescribe Epzicom for a patient as doing so may cause fatal reactions in the body. Epzicom tablets are also not administered to patients with hepatic impairment.

Epzicom Dosage

Epzicom is a fixed dose tablet, and the recommended dosage for adults is one tablet a day, along with other retroviral agents. Once you have started taking the medication, make sure that you don’t stop in between. Epzicom may cause allergic reactions if that happens. If you have stopped taking the medication, consult your doctor before you buy Epzicom once again. If you miss a dose, have it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one.

Interactions

If you are taking medications like Methadone, Ribavirin or Interferon, you must inform your doctor before you buy Epzicom. Medicines like Combivir, Epivir, Ziagen and Trizivir already have Abacavir and Lamivudine. Consult your doctor if you are already on any of these medicines.

There can be a few more medications that can interact with Epzicom. For this reason, it is best to inform your doctor about your complete medication schedule. This would include vitamin pills, herbal products, and prescription medicines.