Comparing Combivir vs Sustiva
| Combivir (lamivudine / zidovudine) | Sustiva (efavirenz) |
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| Combivir (lamivudine / zidovudine) | Sustiva (efavirenz) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure, Occupational Exposure. Combivir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Occupational Exposure, HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure. Sustiva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Nonoccupational Exposure
Occupational Exposure
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| More about Combivir (lamivudine / zidovudine) | More about Sustiva (efavirenz) | ||||||||
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Combivir has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Sustiva has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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7 hours |
76 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 394 drugs are known to interact with Combivir:
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A total of 886 drugs are known to interact with Sustiva:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 26, 1997 |
September 17, 1998 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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