Epzicom (Abacavir/3TC, Kivexa)

Brand Name:	Epzicom
Generic Name:	Abacavir/Lamivudine, ABC/3TC
Adult Single Dose:	One tablet containing 600 mg ABC and 300 mg 3TC (once a day)
Food & Liquid Restrictions:	None
Drug Class:	NRTI

From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

I am 37 years old and have been HIV positive for about two years. My doctor wants me to start treatment. He gave me two choices: Epzicom + Sustiva (efavirenz, Stocrin) or Combivir (AZT/3TC) + Sustiva. I have no liver or kidney issues. Which of these regimens is better for me to start with?
I have been undetectable and doing well on Reyataz (atazanavir), Truvada (tenofovir/FTC) and Norvir (ritonavir) for four years now. Because my latest urinalysis showed some type of elevated protein in my kidneys, which apparently can be caused by Truvada in a small amount of cases, my doctor told me to switch from Truvada to Epzicom. What is your advice on this?
Since switching to Epzicom and Isentress (raltegravir), I've had tingling and stinging sensations in my hands and feet. Are these side effects from the meds?

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