undertaking Dolutegravir Generic Name: Dolutegravir (doe loo TEG ra vir) Brand Name: Tivicay Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Dolutegravir: It is used to treat HIV infection. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Dolutegravir? If you have an allergy to dolutegravir or any other part of dolutegravir. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have liver disease. If you are taking any of these drugs: Dofetilide, nevirapine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or St. John's wort. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with dolutegravir. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow HIV & AIDS Update: New Treatments, Easier Options What are some things I need to know or do while I take Dolutegravir? Tell all of your health care providers that you take dolutegravir. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you have had hepatitis B or C, talk with your doctor. Do not take this medicine within 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking antacids. Some other drugs may need to be taken at some other time than dolutegravir. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take them at some other time than this medicine. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine is not a cure for HIV. Stay under the care of your doctor. This medicine does not stop the spread of diseases like HIV or hepatitis that are passed through blood or having sex. Do not have any kind of sex without using a latex or polyurethane condom. Do not share needles or other things like toothbrushes or razors. Talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using dolutegravir while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Dolutegravir) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Keep taking dolutegravir as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. It is important that you do not miss or skip a dose of this medicine during treatment. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Fever. Muscle or joint pain. Mouth sores. Eye irritation. Shortness of breath. Feeling very tired or weak. Change in body fat. This medicine may help the immune system work. If you have an infection that you did not know you had, it may show up when you take dolutegravir. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any signs of infection like fever, sore throat, weakness, cough, or shortness of breath after you start this medicine. What are some other side effects of Dolutegravir? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Feeling tired or weak. Not able to sleep. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Dolutegravir? Store at room temperature. Store in the original container. Do not take out the antimoisture cube or packet. Keep lid tightly closed. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about dolutegravir, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about dolutegravir. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using dolutegravir. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about dolutegravir Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 13 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: integrase strand transfer inhibitor Consumer resources Dolutegravir Dolutegravir (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Tivicay Professional resources Dolutegravir Sodium (AHFS Monograph) Dolutegravir (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides HIV Infection Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Dolutegravir Rating 13 User Reviews 8.0 /10 13 User Reviews 8.0 Rate it! 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