Efavirenz and diarrhoea Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5154776-9
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2006. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 197.0 lb, was diagnosed with retroviral infection and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, rash pruritic. Efavirenz dosage: 600 MG 1 TAB QHS PO. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5951263-2
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, chills, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, lethargy, pleuritic pain, pyrexia, tubulointerstitial nephritis, urine output decreased. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5990108-1
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, chills, diarrhoea, dyspnoea, lethargy, pleuritic pain, pyrexia, tubulointerstitial nephritis, urine output decreased. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5386180-2
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 156.0 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection , antifungal prophylaxis and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , diarrhoea, hepatic failure, metabolic disorder , stevens-johnson syndrome. Efavirenz dosage: 600MG DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient died on 05/23/2007.


Efavirenz Side Effects Report #6053988-X
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 12, 2009. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatitis , renal impairment. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TENOFOVIR DF, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, RIFAMPIN, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4580176-6
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, blood lactic acid increased, blood triglycerides increased, chest pain , diarrhoea, dizziness , feeling cold, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPIVIR, KALETRA, CERCINE, GASTER, LUVOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4584075-5
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, blood cholesterol increased, blood lactic acid increased, blood triglycerides increased, diarrhoea, dizziness , feeling abnormal, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hyperlipidaemia. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPIVIR, KALETRA, CERCINE, GASTER, LUVOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4592745-8
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on July 14, 2004. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, fall , feeling abnormal, gastrointestinal disorder, nausea , nervous system disorder, paralysis , psychiatric symptom. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, EPIVIR, LOPINAVIR, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE, FACTOR IX. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4636583-6
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Feb 02, 2005. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection , stomach discomfort and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness , gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hyperlipidaemia, irritability, nerve injury, neuropathy peripheral, pneumonia bacterial. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPIVIR, KALETRA, CERCINE, GASTER, LUVOX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4632252-7
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 07, 2005. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, vomiting. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient died on 04/04/2005.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4669948-7
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 11, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, diarrhoea, fatigue, hepatitis b , hepatomegaly. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FLUCONAZOLE, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, LOPERAMIDE, NORFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4693095-1
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 11, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, diarrhoea, fatigue, hepatitis b , hepatomegaly. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FLUCONAZOLE, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, LOPERAMIDE, NORFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4794446-X
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 11, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, diarrhoea, fatigue, hepatitis b , hepatomegaly. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, FLUCONAZOLE, LAMIVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, LOPERAMIDE, NORFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4597343-8
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 25, 2005. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, dehydration, diarrhoea, respiratory tract infection. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, COMBIVIR, LAMIVUDINE, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4608805-9
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 25, 2005. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, dehydration, diarrhoea, respiratory tract infection. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, COMBIVIR, LAMIVUDINE, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4641115-2
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 25, 2005. Male patient, 34 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, cough, dehydration, diarrhoea, oral candidiasis, pulmonary tuberculosis, respiratory tract infection. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, COMBIVIR, LAMIVUDINE, FERROUS SULPHATE, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 02/12/2005.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5270813-5
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection , prophylaxis and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colonic polyp , diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, immune reconstitution syndrome, papilloma, schistosomiasis. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, DOXORUBICIN, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5545369-X
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 10, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection , prophylaxis and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colonic polyp , diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, immune reconstitution syndrome, papilloma, schistosomiasis. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE, COTRIM, DOXORUBICIN, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5678487-6
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 20, 2008. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection , pleural effusion, prophylaxis, meningitis cryptococcal and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colonic polyp , diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, immune reconstitution syndrome, papilloma, schistosomiasis. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMIVUDINE, VIREAD, BACTRIM, DOXORUBICIN, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4750308-5
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Aug 17, 2005. Female patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, productive cough, vomiting. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5319393-6
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, child 1 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection  and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, sepsis . Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient died.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5304723-1
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 11, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, plasmablastic lymphoma and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, dehydration, diarrhoea, renal disorder. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, DOXORUBICIN, ONCOVIN, EPIVIR, RETROVIR, PREDONINE. Patient died.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5319406-1
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, plasmablastic lymphoma, cytomegalovirus enterocolitis and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, dehydration, diarrhoea, multi-organ failure. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, RETROVIR, EPIVIR, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, ONCOVIN, PREDONINE, GANCICLOVIR, PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/19/2006.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5322471-9
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2007. Male patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, plasmablastic lymphoma, cytomegalovirus enterocolitis and was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, dehydration, diarrhoea, multi-organ failure. Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENDOXAN, RETROVIR, EPIVIR, ADRIAMYCIN PFS, ONCOVIN, PREDONINE, GANCICLOVIR, PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/19/2006.


Efavirenz Side Effects Report #4554570-3
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Dec 02, 2004. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, gastroenteritis . Efavirenz dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, LAMIVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 11/22/2004.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5089955-2
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dizziness , fatigue, gene mutation, insomnia. Efavirenz dosage: DECREASED TO 400 MG ONCE DAILY AND FURTHER DECREASED TO 200 MG ONCE DAILY.. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5092721-5
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dizziness , fatigue, gene mutation, insomnia. Efavirenz dosage: DECREASED TO 400 MG ONCE DAILY AND FURTHER DECREASED TO 200 MG ONCE DAILY.. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR. Patient recovered.

Efavirenz Side Effects Report #5101000-9
Efavirenz side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Efavirenz. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, dizziness , fatigue, gene mutation, insomnia. Efavirenz dosage: DECREASED TO 400 MG ONCE DAILY AND FURTHER DECREASED TO 200 MG ONCE DAILY.. During the same period patient was treated with LOPINAVIR. Patient recovered.