- Brand Name : Symfi Lo
- Drug Class : HIV, ART Combos
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF and How Does It Work?
Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF is a combination medication used for the treatment of HIV infection.
- Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF is available under the following different brand names: Symfi, Symfi Lo.
What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF?
Common side effects of Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF include:
- headache,
- dizziness,
- depression,
- thinking problems,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- pain,
- weakness,
- tiredness,
- cough,
- stuffy nose,
- sinus pain,
- rash, and
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in the arms, legs, face, neck, breasts and waist)
Serious side effects of Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- fever,
- sore throat,
- burning in the eyes,
- skin pain,
- red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling,
- severe dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- trouble concentrating,
- strange dreams,
- confusion,
- thinking problems,
- hallucinations (may occur months or years after starting the medication),
- fast or pounding heartbeats,
- fluttering in the chest,
- sudden dizziness,
- problems with the balance or coordination,
- new or worsening bone pain,
- pain in your arms, legs, hands, or feet,
- unusual muscle pain,
- stomach pain,
- vomiting,
- irregular heart rate,
- dizziness,
- feeling cold,
- weakness,
- tiredness,
- severe pain in the upper stomach spreading to the back,
- nausea,
- unusual thoughts of fear, paranoia, sadness or hopelessness,
- thoughts of self-harm,
- swelling around the midsection,
- upper stomach pain,
- unusual tiredness,
- loss of appetite,
- dark urine,
- clay-colored stools,
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
- fever,
- night sweats,
- swollen glands,
- cold sores,
- cough,
- wheezing,
- diarrhea,
- weight loss,
- trouble speaking or swallowing,
- problems with balance or eye movement,
- prickly feeling,
- swelling in the neck or throat (enlarged thyroid),
- menstrual changes, and
- impotence
Rare side effects of Efavirenz-Lamivudine-Tenofovir DF include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.