Does Arvs cause depression?
Antiretroviral drugs The drug most likely to be a cause of mental health problems is the non-nucleoside analogue efavirenz (Sustiva and in Atripla). This medication can cause fatigue, unfocused thinking, feelings of paranoia and disorientation, depression, anxiety, insomnia, vivid dreams and nightmares.
Is Sustiva generic?
Efavirenz tablets are the generic version of Sustiva ® from Bristol Myers Squibb and is used to treat HIV.
Do ARVs make you crazy?
An ARV known as Efavirenz often causes people to have bizarre dreams and makes them feel dizzy and drowsy. Some people have interpreted these side effects as the onset of insanity. These reactions usually disappear within three weeks of starting to take the treatment.
What are the side effects of Sustiva?
Dizziness, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, unusual dreams, and trouble concentrating may frequently occur. These side effects may begin 1-2 days after starting this medication and usually go away in 2-4 weeks. They are also reduced by taking efavirenz on an empty stomach at bedtime.
What is a common concern when taking epzicom?
Although rare, NRTIs including Epzicom can cause a life-threatening liver problem called lactic acidosis with hepatic steatosis. Most of the cases have been in women. Symptoms include appetite loss, stomach pain, muscle pain, fast and shallow breathing, extreme tiredness, and sudden weakness.
What kind of Medicine is Sustiva used for?
Sustiva ( efavirenz) is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Sustiva is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
What kind of heart problems can Sustiva cause?
Sustiva can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections, asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, depression, mental illness, cancer, malaria, or HIV.
Can you take Sustiva on an empty stomach?
Sustiva must be given in combination with other antiviral medications and it should not be used alone. Your disease may become resistant to efavirenz if you do not take it in combination with other HIV medicines your doctor has prescribed. Take Sustiva on an empty stomach at bedtime.
How old do you have to be to take Sustiva?
Sustiva ( efavirenz) is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Sustiva is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Sustiva is for adults and children who are at least 3 months old and weigh at least 8 pounds.