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Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor which is a kind of drug used for HIV (anti-viral agent, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

EFV • Sustiva • Atripla • Arion • Efamat • Efrin • Eftenem • Elteno • Erige • Heftenam • Odimune • Trenvir • Viref • Virlaten • Trivenz

Side Effects

Common

Sleepiness
Cough
Diarrhea
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Fever
Headache
Heartburn
Itching or burning
Pain
Nervousness
Fatigue
Flatulence
Itchy rash
Passing gas
Drowsiness
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Loss of strength
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin
Runny nose

Serious

Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts
Enlarged liver

Treats

HIV/AIDS
3.7
26 reviews

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Hey, is it possible for the HIV virus to be undetectable after 7months of medication..Ive been on sustiva/truvada combination ever since then.

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