What is Efavirenz (EFV)?
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Efavirenz is a nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Efavirenz is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. It is generally used in combination with at least two other antiretroviral agents.
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How do members experience Efavirenz (EFV)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | 309 | 54 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 | |
| Support immune health | 2 | 1 | |
| Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) | 1 | 0 | |
| Fever/chills | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Vivid dreams | 19 | |
| Dizziness | 11 | |
| Excessive sleeping (hypersomnia) | 7 | |
| Night sweats | 6 | |
| Dehydration | 3 | |
| Problems concentrating | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 8 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
samantha12
evaluated on Jun 23, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Major
- Side effects: None
othee
evaluated on Apr 14, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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woobie
evaluated on Dec 06, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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