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Lamivudine
Lamivudine is a prescription medication used to treat HIV, which is the virus that causes AIDS.1 It is also used for the treatment of hepatitis B under the brand name Epivir HBV.2 This drug belongs to a class of medications know as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).2 Although Lamivudine helps to control both diseases, it is not a cure for either one.3 Additionally, it will not prevent you from spreading HIV to another person.3
Fast Facts:
- Generic for the brands Epivir and 3TC.
- Using this medicine can cause severe liver damage and/or lactic acidosis.2
- Typically, it is used in combination with other medications to treat HIV.
- Side effects include headache, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, depression, and insomnia.2
The Top 10 Resources on Lamivudine
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- Wikipedia: Lamivudine
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Lamivudine
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Lamivudine (Oral Route)
- First DataBank (via WebMD): Lamivudine Oral
- AIDSinfo: Lamivudine
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Latest Headlines on Lamivudine
What is Lamivudine?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Lamivudine?
- eMedTV: What is Lamivudine?
- DrugLib: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Description
- DailyMed: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Description
- DrugDigest: What is/are Lamivudine Tablets?
What are the Uses for Lamivudine?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Conditions or Indications Might Lamivudine Treat?
- eMedTV: What is Lamivudine Used For?
- DrugLib: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Indications and Dosage
- DailyMed: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Indications and Usage
- Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Lamivudine is Used For
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Lamivudine?
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What are the Possible Side Effects of Lamivudine?
- eMedTV: Side Effects of Lamivudine
- DrugLib: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
- DailyMed: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Adverse Reactions
- DrugDigest: What May Interact with this Medicine?
What are the Alternatives to Lamivudine?
- OrganizedWisdom: Saquinavir | Indinavir | Nelfinavir | Amprenavir | Nevirapine | Efavirenz | Etravirine | Tenofovir | Enfuvirtide
- Mayo Clinic: HIV/AIDS - Treatments and Drugs
- eMedTV: HIV Medications
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Lamivudine?
- Mayo Clinic: HIV/AIDS - Lifestyle and Home Remedies
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS and Alternative Therapies
- Dr. Jay Gordon: Alternative Treatments for HIV
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Lamivudine
- Foodconsumer.org: HIV/AIDS Update: FDA Approves Generic Formulation of Lamivudine
- Yahoo Answers: What are Some of the Side Effects of Lamivudine?
- DailyStrength: Epivir Reviews
- HealthBoards: HIV/AIDS Message Board - Meds
Clinical Trials for Lamivudine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Lamivudine Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials for Lamivudine
Controversy and Lawsuits about Lamivudine
- Aidsmap News: Hepatatis B Can Flare Up Even During Lamivudine Treatment in HIV-Positives (Jun 15, 2004)
Abuse of Lamivudine
- Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Happens if I Overdose on Lamivudine?
- eMedTV: Precautions and Warnings with Lamivudine
- DrugLib: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage
- DailyMed: Epivir (Lamivudine) - Overdosage
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Lamivudine
- PubMed Central: about Lamivudine
- JAMA: List of Lamivudine Articles
- Google Scholar: Lamivudine Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What is Lamivudine?
- eMedTV: is Lamivudine?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Lamivudine
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Lamivudine (Oral Route)
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