What side effects can this medication cause?
Possible side effects from lamivudine may include:
diarrhea
headache
fatigue
chills
upset stomach
vomiting
loss of appetite
dizziness
trouble sleeping
depression
stuffy nose
cough
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and trunk)
sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams
headache, dizziness
a runny or stuffy nose
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat)
dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
lactic acidosis - muscle pain or weakness, numb or tingly feeling, and nausea with vomiting
signs of a new infection - fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
NOTES:
Swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis) may occur during treatment with lamivudine, especially in children using this medication. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these symptoms of pancreatitis: sudden and severe pain in the upper middle or left side of your stomach, nausea and/ or vomiting, fever, chills, rapid pulse, or stomach pain that gets worse after eating or when lying down flat.
Moreover, call your doctor at once if you have any problems with your liver while you are using lamivudine. Symptoms to watch for include stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, low fever, lost appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
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