Abacavir-Lamivudine-Zidovudine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Anemia
  • Headache
  • High Blood Levels Of The Lipase Enzyme
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Sleep Disorder
  • A Sore Throat
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Abnormal Fat Distribution Associated With HIV
  • An Infection Of The Ear
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Skin Rash
  • Bronchitis
  • Cough
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Muscle Pain
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormally Large Red Blood Cells Called Macrocytosis
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Discoloration Of Nail
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Generalized Weakness
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • Indigestion
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition That Results In Overproduction Of Thyroid Hormones Called Graves' Disease
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Heart Attack
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • An Enlarged Liver
  • An Enlarged Spleen
  • Anemia
  • Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
  • Chronic Inflammation Of Muscles In The Body Called Polymyositis
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Enlarged Fatty Liver
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Increased Blood Acidity Due To High Levels Of Lactic Acid
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Macular Edema
  • Manic Behavior
  • Multiple Organ Failure
  • Muscle Inflammation
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Pure Red Cell Aplasia
  • Seizures
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Delay When Starting To Urinate
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormal Fat Distribution
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Chest Pain
  • Confusion
  • Cramps
  • Depression
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Hearing Loss
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Hyperpigmentation Of The Inside Of The Mouth
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Itching
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Taste Impairment
  • Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light
  • Wheezing

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