AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Viracept Side Effects
Generic name: emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir
Note: This document contains side effect information about emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name AccessPak for HIV PEP Expanded with Viracept.
Applies to emtricitabine / nelfinavir / tenofovir: oral kit.
You should not take this medicine if you have severe liver or kidney disease. Do not take with other medicines that contain emtricitabine, tenofovir, or lamivudine.
This medicine is sometimes used to reduce the risk of becoming infected with HIV. You must be HIV-negative to use emtricitabine, nelfinavir, and tenofovir for this purpose.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Mild symptoms of lactic acidosis may worsen over time, and this condition can be fatal. Get emergency medical help if you have: unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, fast/slow or irregular heartbeats, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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kidney problems--little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath; or
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liver problems--nausea, swelling around your midsection, upper stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
This medicine affects your immune system, which may cause certain side effects (even weeks or months after you've taken this medicine). Tell your doctor if you have:
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signs of a new infection--fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss;
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trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling; or
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swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.
Common side effects may include:
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stomach pain;
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headache, dizziness, feeling depressed or tired;
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sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams;
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rash;
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weight loss; or
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changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
