Lamivudine And Zidovudine: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Lamivudine And Zidovudine

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What are the possible side effects of lamivudine and zidovudine?

Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• muscle pain and weakness, trouble breathing, fast or uneven heart rate, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, numbness or cold feeling;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, pale skin;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• sudden and severe stomach pain with nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and rapid pulse; or
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and trunk);
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
• headache, dizziness; or
• cough, runny or stuffy nose.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Last updated:	September 11, 2006