Efavirenz Alcohol Interaction
Efavirenz Alcohol
Efavirenz is the generic name given to an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. It is used to treat HIV which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) but is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
It is suggested no alcohol not even moderate drinking for adults as the effectiveness of the drug could be comprised and the side effects of the drug may be greatly increased.
At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. If anything more than that is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.
If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.
If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.
Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.
Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.
When alcohol interacts with prescription or over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.
Before using this drug advise your physician if you are allergic to this or any other drug or substance, are pregnant, plan to be so, are breastfeeding, liver disease including hepatitis B or C, high cholesterol, high triglycerides or if you have ever unsuccessfully taken Rescriptor or Viramune.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are mild nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, cough, blurred vision, headache, dizzy, tired, trouble concentrating, balance or coordination problems, muscle or joint pain, insomnia, unusual dreams, changes in shape or location of body fat especially in the arms, legs, face, neck, breasts and waist. If these occur call your physician for advice.
Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as hives, difficult breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, fever, sore throat, headache with skin blistering, peeling and redness, nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay coloured stools, jaundice, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms or any other sign of infection.If these occur get emergency medical help.
This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.
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