-alcohol or alcohol containing products
-any other medicine that contains abacavir, lamivudine, or zidovudine
-doxorubicin
-emtricitabine
-fluconazole
-ganciclovir
-interferon
-methadone
-phenytoin
-ribavirin
-stavudine, d4T
-sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim, SMX-TMP
-trimethoprim
-valproic acid
-zalcitabine, ddC

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-drink alcohol-containing drinks
-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood counts, like low white cell, platelet or red cell counts
-smoke tobacco
-weigh less than 40 kg or 88 pounds
-an unusual or allergic reaction to abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or healthcare provider for regular check ups. Discuss any new symptoms with your doctor. You will need to have important blood work done while on this medicine.

HIV is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your doctor about how to stop the spread of HIV.

A small number of people may have a severe allergy to this medicine. Some symptoms are a skin rash, fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, severe tiredness, aches, or generally feeling sick. A list of these symptoms is on the Warning Card given to you by your pharmacist. You should carry this Warning Card with you. If you have these symptoms while taking this medicine, stop the medicine and call your doctor right away.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

If you stop this medicine because you ran out of medicine or because you may have had an allergic reaction, talk to your doctor. Do not restart this medicine without your doctor''s advice. Severe hypersensitivity reactions can occur within hours and may include life-threatening hypotension and death.

If you have hepatitis B, talk to your doctor if you plan to stop or change your therapy. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse after you stop this medicine.

This medicine can cause blood problems. You may have slow healing and a higher risk of infection while on this medicine. Try to avoid cutting or injuring yourself. Be careful not to damage to your teeth and gums when you brush or floss your teeth.

This medicine may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your healthcare provider.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.