What is Atovaquone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AtovaquoneBrand:
Atovaquone is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). It comes as a liquid to take by mouth and is usually taken with food every 8 hours for 21 days.
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How do members experience Atovaquone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babesiosis | 20 | 5 | |
| Prevent infection | 7 | 0 | |
| Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) | 1 | 1 | |
| Prevent organ rejection | 1 | 0 | |
| Weakened immune system | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 2 | |
| Night sweats | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 | |
| Tooth discoloration | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 1 |
Member evaluations
EmersonAilidh
evaluated on Aug 18, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for babesiosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
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