efavirenz, Sustiva (cont.)Pharmacy Author:
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmDDr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99. Medical and Pharmacy Editor:
Jay W. Marks, MD
Jay W. Marks, MDJay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects of efavirenz are rash, dizziness, confusion, insomnia, headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Other side effects include muscle pain (myalgia), abnormal heartbeats, liver failure, and increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Drowsiness, abnormal dreams, hallucinations, and difficulty concentrating may occur. Serious psychiatric adverse effects such as depression, suicidal thoughts, manic reactions, and aggressive behavior have been reported in patients taking efavirenz. Immune reconstitution syndrome which is an inflammatory response to infection may occur in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy. Reference: FDA Prescribing Information Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2013
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