Lamivudine (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain (severe)
• Feeling of fullness
• Nausea
• Sensation or pins and needles
• Skin rash
• Stabbing pain
• Tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
• Unsteadiness or awkwardness
• Vomiting

• Abdominal discomfort
• Decreased appetite
• Diarrhea
• Fast, shallow breathing
• Feeling of fullness
• Fever, chills, or sore throat
• General feeling of discomfort
• Muscle pain or cramping
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sleepiness
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Cough
• Dark urine
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Hives or welts
• Itching
• Light-colored stools
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness of skin
• Tightness in chest
• Upper right abdominal pain
• Wheezing
• Yellow eyes and skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Canker sores
• Difficulty in moving
• Discouragement
• Ear discharge
• Ear swelling
• Feeling sad or empty
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Nasal discharge or congestion
• Pain in joints
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Swollen and painful spots on neck, armpit, or groin
• Swollen joints
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Unusually warm skin
• Weight loss

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Cough
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Stomach discomfort or upset

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Body fat redistribution or accumulation
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Flushed, dry skin
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Hair loss
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Increased urination
• Sweating
• Thinning of hair

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