Lamivudine for HIV Infection User Reviews

Brand names: Epivir, Epivir-HBV

Rating: 6.5

Lamivudine has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of hiv infection. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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wil...
August 1, 2011

"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."

7 / 10

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Acc...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 2, 2021

"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."

7 / 10

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Bay...
Taken for 10 years or more
February 2, 2015

Lamivudine "Been on it for 13 years, with a couple years break in between. No resistance, no side effects, easy to take."

10 / 10

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mik...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 7, 2022

Lamivudine "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."

2 / 10

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