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I use efavirenz and stocrin truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) because of my hiv treatment but can this treatment cause head ache immediate anger mood swings dizzyness i have?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Efavirenz: First, i hope you're not taking both Efavirenz and stocrin, since they're two names for the same drug. Efavirenz can cause mood changes and dizziness. If you didn't have these problems before you started the drug, you should talk to your doctor about a switch. There are plenty of good alternatives.

Dr Al-Alami agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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