Triumeq
Warnings
What may interact with Triumeq?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Any other medication that contains abacavir or lamivudine
-Any medication that contains emtricitabine
-Dofetilide
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol or alcohol-containing products
-Buffered medications, such as buffered aspirin
-Calcium supplements
-Certain antacids
-Certain laxatives
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital
-Interferon
-Iron supplements
-Metformin
-Methadone
-Nelfinavir
-Other antiviral medications for HIV or AIDS, such as efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine, fosamprenavir, ritonavir, tipranavir
-Ribavirin
-Rifampin
-Sorbitol
-St. John's wort
-Sucralfate
-Sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Triumeq
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-HLA-B*5701 gene variant
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Tobacco use
-An unusual or allergic reaction to abacavir, dolutegravir, lamivudine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Triumeq?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms get worse or if you have new symptoms.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
This medication may cause serious allergic reactions in a small amount of people. Stop taking this medication and call your care team right away if you have fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath. A list of these symptoms is on the Warning Card given to you by your pharmacist. Carry this Warning Card with you at all times.
If you stop this taking this medication because of an allergic reaction, never take it again. If you stop taking it for other reasons, talk to your care team before restarting it. Make sure you are around someone who can call for medical help if you need it.
This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. You may also notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
If you have hepatitis B, talk to your care team if you plan to stop this medication. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medication.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not throw out the packet in the container. It keeps the medication dry. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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