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EFV 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

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

Generic Drug

Efavirenz

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Suicidal thoughts
Hallucinations
Enlarged liver

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