Lamivudine User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Epivir, Epivir-HBV
Lamivudine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV Infection | 4 reviews for HIV Infection | 71 medications | |
| Hepatitis B | 1 reviews for Hepatitis B | 10 medications |
- wil...
- August 1, 2011
For HIV Infection "An anchor medicine in my HAART regimen for many years (15). I have used this medicine in combination with many others and have tolerated it well. Only until recently has it caused serious side effects (nausea, loss of appetite, mood changes, tiredness). However, it is almost impossible to clearly determine whether these side effects are exclusively related to this medicine or as a result of combo HAART and/or combining with other medicines, i.e., metoprolol, Synthroid, aspirin, diazepam, etc. HIV for 24 years and surviving with God's help and mercy."
- Acc...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 2, 2021
For HIV Infection "Was one of the first meds available. Certainly worked, but may be one of the major causes of lipodystrophy. Veins in my legs appeared, and it was a telltale sign of HIV. Never wore shorts again."
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- Bay...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 2, 2015
Lamivudine for HIV Infection "Been on it for 13 years, with a couple years break in between. No resistance, no side effects, easy to take."
- mik...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 7, 2022
Lamivudine for HIV Infection "Absolutely miserable side effects with little to show for it. Nausea, GI issues, increased issues with liver function. Stayed on it for 6 months and switched."
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Lamivudine for Hepatitis B "My spouse has been on Epivir-HBV for 17 years now. We have a 12-year-old who was conceived during the time my spouse was taking Epivir-HBV. So far, everything is well, we are living a normal life after transplantation and taking this medication."