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Epivir is a 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

Heptovir • 3tc • Tri-nestlam • Laminevstav • Combozil • Divuwin • Lazena • Legram • Retrovir/3_TC • Lodiz

Generic Drug

Lamivudine

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Musculoskeletal pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Cough
Abdominal pain
Fever
Malaise
Feeling anxious
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Enlarged liver

Treats

Hepatitis
Condition
Hepatitis B
Condition
HIV/AIDS
Condition

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