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A 33-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: epivir (lamivudine) allergy?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Epivir allergy: Epivir (lamivudine) is an antiviral medication used in the treatment of hepatitis B & HIV infection. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. For potential adverse effects see: http://www.rxlist.com/epivir-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm
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