Warnings


What may interact with Combivir?


-atovaquone
-doxorubicin
-fluconazole
-ganciclovir
-interferon
-methadone
-nelfinavir
-probenecid
-ribavirin
-ritonavir
-sorbitol-containing medicines
-stavudine
-sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim, SMX-TMP
-trimethoprim
-valproic acid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Combivir?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-blood or bone marrow problems
-drink alcohol-containing drinks
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to lamivudine, zidovudine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to become pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Combivir?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

If you have hepatitis B, talk to your doctor if you plan to stop or change your therapy. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse after you stop this medicine.

Do not treat severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting with over-the-counter medicines. Contact your doctor.

This medicine can cause blood problems. You may have slow healing and a higher risk of infection while on this medicine. Try to avoid cutting or injuring yourself. Be careful not to damage to your teeth and gums when you brush or floss your teeth.

This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F). Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.