Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
This was the first med I ever took. This medication did not work for me. After a very short time I came down with what i thought was the flu. I had an extremely high fever and my bones and muscles ached. The first symptom was severe itching. I went to the hospital where I was pretty much incoherent. I awoke 3 days later being 60 lbs. heavier from water weight and discovered I had an allergic react ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
This was the first med I ever took. This medication did not work for me. After a very short time I came down with what i thought was the flu. I had an extremely high fever and my bones and muscles ached. The first symptom was severe itching. I went to the hospital where I was pretty much incoherent. I awoke 3 days later being 60 lbs. heavier from water weight and discovered I had an allergic reaction called Steve Johnson syndrome. Complete liver failure, large purple raised blotches all over my body. Could barely walk for months because of weakness, peeled like a snake, my hair fell out and am grateful I pulled through. If your going to take this med please be very cautious. It could be fatal.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: tphinsf, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
After successful use of Viramune for about 12 weeks, I suddenly developed a fever, sore throat and headache. This progressed to constant cycles of chills and high fevers, along with rash and joint aches. These symptoms were misdiagnosed by my physician as just a "nasty virus" for over three weeks. When it was finally determined to be delayed reaction to Viramune (by a dermatologist, not ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
After successful use of Viramune for about 12 weeks, I suddenly developed a fever, sore throat and headache. This progressed to constant cycles of chills and high fevers, along with rash and joint aches. These symptoms were misdiagnosed by my physician as just a "nasty virus" for over three weeks. When it was finally determined to be delayed reaction to Viramune (by a dermatologist, not by my doctor), my liver enzymes were 800x normal and I'd lost over 14 pounds. My concern for all who are taking this drug: an allergic reaction can happen at any time while on Viramune. Please be vigilant and beware of being misdiagnosed. I was lucky to escape without permanent liver damage or serious skin issues.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Comment:

Comment:

Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Comment:
I hate all these drugs. If I must, this combo has been the easiest to live with side effects. Nausea tingling & shooting pains in the hands & feet, I don't get when I forget to take it so I'm sure it's the meds. Headache fatigue.

Comment:
I hate all these drugs. If I must, this combo has been the easiest to live with side effects. Nausea tingling & shooting pains in the hands & feet, I don't get when I forget to take it so I'm sure it's the meds. Headache fatigue.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Comment:
I have been on this medication since 2003 and it has worked the only thing that was negative is the slight elevation in liver enzymes. It is being monitored to not cause or indicate liver damage.

Comment:
I have been on this medication since 2003 and it has worked the only thing that was negative is the slight elevation in liver enzymes. It is being monitored to not cause or indicate liver damage.
Hide Full Comment