Brand Name For Efavirenz Medication

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An Overview of Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

eh-FAH-vih-rehnz Brand Name: Sustiva Other Name(s): EFV Drug Class: Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Efavirenz can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include serious psychiatric problems and liver problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal psychiatric problems: ...

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generics or just brand names.

Hi Dr. Young,I applaud you for all the great answers you provide to this site. We are all soooo grateful! Keep doing the great work!I am new to the process, and was writing to inquire whether or not generics are sold that are more affordable in...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

In the US, there are no generic forms of HIV medications. In some countries, generic HIV medications are available, manufactured in the foreign location. BY... Read more »

Efavirenz and Psychiatric problem

Does Efavirenz cause psychiatric problems? I have been on combination therapy for more than one month now (Truvada + Stocrin). I work as an air-crew and I am worried that I may lose my job due to failure in getting an aviation medical certificate...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Efavirenz (brand name Sustiva) does have some relatively common psychiatric side effects, including abnormal or vivid dreams. Depression, anxiety, and general nervousness have also been reported. Many patients state that these diminish after... Read more »

truvada + efavirenz combo

I was recently diagnosed hiv positive with a CD4 count in the high 800's and a sub-2000 viral load, despite these good numbers my doctor suggested early treatment which I agreed to using the combination of Truvada and Stocrin (efavirenz).....

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

G'day and thanks for your post from Australia.You've been caught in the varied trade names for the medication efavirenz. In many parts of the world, EFV is called Stocrin, here in the US (where most of TheBody.com's posts come from),... Read more »

Efavirenz data - long-lasting negative effects

Hello David,This isn't a question: it's information for you. I note you've been asked about Efavirenz and you have replied:"Efavirenz (brand name Sustiva) does have some relatively common psychiatric side effects, including...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Thank you for writing. The persistence of your symptoms has clearly been severe. The literature says CNS issues with Efavirenz resolve in "most cases;" your graphic descriptions bring to life those situations when it doesn't. I... Read more »

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