Combivir

Other Names: Lamivudine, Epivir, Epzicom, Trizivir.

Commonly Prescribed For: Combivir is generally combined with other medications for treating human immunodeficiency virus disease in patients suffering from AIDS. This medication can also be used for treating hepatitis B infection. Combivir is commonly used with other medications.

How to Take it: Combivir is available in the form of a tablet, and as liquid to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken two times every day for every 12 hours. Take Combivir as prescribed.

How it Works: Combivir belongs to a group of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. This medication works to thwart the spread of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B viruses.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include diarrhea, cough, headache, stuffy nose, fatigue, numbness or tingling, tired feeling, depression, chills, trouble sleeping, upset stomach, loss of appetite and dizziness. Some serious side effects include rash, trouble swallowing, pancreatitis, easy bleeding or bruising, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, unusual weakness, dark urine, jaundice, burning in the fingers, trouble breathing, uneven heartbeat, stomach pain, muscle pain, vomiting and fever.