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Epivir |
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- Description - |
Epivir is one of the drugs used to fight infection with thehumanimmunodeficiency virus (HIV), the deadly cause of AIDS. Doctorsturn toEpivir as the infection gets worse. The drug is taken along withRetrovir,another HIV medication.
HIV does its damage by slowly destroying the immune system,eventuallyleaving the body defenseless against infections. Like other drugsfor HIV,Epivir interferes with the virus's ability to reproduce. This stavesoff thecollapse of the immune system. |
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Abdominal cramps and pains,allergic reaction,anemia,chills,cough,depression,diarrhea,dizziness,enlarged lymph nodes,enlarged spleen,fatigue,fever,general feeling of illness,hair loss,headache,hives,insomnia and other sleep problems,itching,joint pain,liver damage,lost appetite,mouth sores,muscle and bone pain,muscle weakness or wasting,nasal problems,nausea,pancreatitis,prickling or tingling sensation,skin rashes,stomach upset,vomiting,weakness,wheezing |
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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5 Moore Drive |
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P O Box 13398 |
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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USA |
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