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Generic: stavudine View All Brands Zerit, Zerit XR An NRTI - 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: zalcitabine, ddC zidovudine, AZT This medicine may also interact with the following medications: didanosine, ddI doxorubicin hydroxyurea interferon ribavirin 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. Do not treat severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting with over- the- counter medicines. Contact your doctor. This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: breathing problems increased hunger or thirst increased urination muscle weakness in arms and legs nausea, vomiting, unusual stomach upset or pain tingling, pain, burning, or numbness in the hands or feet unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea difficulty sleeping fever, chills headache loss of appetite muscle pain weight loss This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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