little need Efavirenz Capsules Generic Name: Efavirenz Capsules (e FAV e renz) Brand Name: Sustiva Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Efavirenz Capsules: It is used to treat HIV infection. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Efavirenz Capsules? If you have an allergy to efavirenz or any other part of this medicine (efavirenz capsules). 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 had red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin after taking efavirenz. If you have liver disease. If you are taking any of these drugs: Atovaquone/proguanil, boceprevir, carbamazepine, delavirdine, etravirine, nevirapine, or simeprevir. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. 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 (efavirenz capsules) 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 Ladies A Moment: 10 Health Screenings That All Women Need What are some things I need to know or do while I take Efavirenz Capsules? For all patients taking this medicine: Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (efavirenz capsules). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you. Do not run out of this medicine (efavirenz capsules). Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. 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. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine (efavirenz capsules) with your other drugs. This medicine may raise the chance of seizures in some people, including people who have had seizures in the past. Talk to your doctor to see if you have a greater chance of seizures while taking this medicine. If you are able to get pregnant, a pregnancy test will be done to show that you are NOT pregnant before starting this medicine (efavirenz capsules). Talk with your doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 3 months after care ends. Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Use some other kind of birth control also like a condom when taking this medicine (efavirenz capsules) and for 3 months after your last dose. If you get pregnant while taking this medicine or within 3 months after your last dose, call your doctor right away. Do not breast-feed if you have HIV disease unless your doctor tells you to. Children: If your child's weight changes, talk with the doctor. The dose of this medicine (efavirenz capsules) may need to be changed. How is this medicine (Efavirenz Capsules) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this medicine (efavirenz capsules) at bedtime. Take on an empty stomach. Take with a full glass of water. Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. You may sprinkle contents of capsule on soft food like applesauce or yogurt as you were told by your doctor. Swallow within 30 minutes of mixing. Do not eat any more food for 2 hours after you take your dose. It is important that you do not miss or skip a dose of this medicine during treatment. Keep taking this medicine (efavirenz capsules) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. 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 low mood (depression), thoughts of killing yourself, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life. Change in body fat. Change in the way you act. Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there). Memory problems or loss. Feeling confused. Seizures. Very bad dizziness or passing out. A type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval) can happen with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, or if you pass out. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. 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 this medicine (efavirenz capsules). 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. Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this medicine (efavirenz capsules). Call your doctor right away if you have 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. What are some other side effects of Efavirenz Capsules? 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: Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Headache. Feeling tired or weak. This medicine may cause you to have dizziness, sleepiness, trouble sleeping, trouble focusing, or dreams that are not normal. Most of the time, these effects go away after taking this medicine for 2 to 4 weeks. It may help if you take this medicine (efavirenz capsules) at bedtime. Call your doctor if these effects last, they bother you, or are very bad. 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 Efavirenz Capsules? Store at room temperature. 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 this medicine, 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 (efavirenz capsules) 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 this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine (efavirenz capsules). 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 this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about efavirenz Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 7 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: NNRTIs Consumer resources Efavirenz Efavirenz Tablets Efavirenz (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Sustiva Professional resources Efavirenz (AHFS Monograph) Efavirenz (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides HIV Infection Nonoccupational Exposure Occupational Exposure} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Efavirenz Rating 7 User Reviews 6.6 /10 7 User Reviews 6.6 Rate it! Manufacturer Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Drug Class NNRTIs Related Drugs HIV Infection Truvada , Atripla , Norvir , Viread , Isentress , Prezista , Stribild , lamivudine , More... 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