Lamivudine-Zidovudine Oral

In Depth

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

mental/mood changes (depression, anxiety, slowed thinking)
tingling/numbness of hands or feet
changes in taste
vision changes
shakiness
skin/fingernail color changes

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

stomach/back pain with or without nausea/vomiting
fainting
hearing loss

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 are taking HIV medications for the first time, you may experience a return of symptoms from an old infection. This may happen as your immune system begins to work better and is called the immune reconstitution syndrome. Symptoms might include:

new cough
trouble breathing
fever
new vision problems
new headaches
new skin problems

Contact your doctor immediately if you have any of these effects.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

rash
itching
swelling
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Lamivudine-Zidovudine Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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