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Generic: efavirenz View All Brands Sustiva An NNRTI - It is used with other medicines to treat HIV				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: cerviastatin cisapride disopyramide medicines for headaches like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine midazolam pimozide rifapentine St. John's Wort triazolam voriconazole This medicine may also interact with the following medications: amiodarone clarithromycin female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections medicines for blood pressure like diltiazem, nifedipine, verapamil medicines for cholesterol like simvastatin medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole, and posaconazole medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin medicines for sleep methadone other medicines for HIV red yeast rice rifabutin rifampin sirolimus tacrolimus warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine. HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Avoid alcohol and mood altering (street) drugs while taking this medicine because they can make these side effects worse. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. Women who can still have children must use a reliable form of barrier contraception, like a condom or diaphragm.
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