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GENERIC NAME: AMPRENAVIR/VITAMIN E CAPSULE - ORAL (am-PREN-uh-veer/vitamin E)
BRAND NAME(S): Agenerase
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WARNING: This medication must be used in combination with other anti-HIV medications.
USES: This medication is used to treat HIV infection in combination with other anti-HIV medications.
HOW TO USE: Take this drug by mouth, generally twice daily or as directed, with or without food. Avoid taking this with a high fat meal. Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines) unless directed to do so by your doctor. If you take antacids or didanosine, take them at least one hour before or after taking amprenavir solution. Doing so improves the absorption of amprenavir into your bloodstream. Do not take vitamin E supplements unless directed to do so by your doctor; this drug contains vitamin E. Do not switch between the capsule and liquid forms of this medication. They are not equal on a milligram per milligram basis. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: unusual increase in thirst or urination. Unlikely but report promptly: skin rash, mental/mood changes, weight gain. Very unlikely but report promptly: tingling or numbness sensations. Changes in body fat may occur while you are taking this medication (e.g., increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs). The cause and long-term effects of these changes are unknown. Discuss the risks and benefits of therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of exercise to reduce this side effect. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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