Didanosine
Warnings
What may interact with Didanosine?
Do not take this medicine with the following medications:
-allopurinol
-ribavirin
-stavudine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-delavirdine
-ganciclovir
-hydroxyurea
-indinavir
-itraconazole
-ketoconazole
-methadone
-some antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, tetracycline
-tenofovir
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Didanosine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-drink alcohol-containing drinks
-gout
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-pancreatitis
-tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
-an unusual or allergic reaction to didanosine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Didanosine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional 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.
Do not treat severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting with over-the-counter medicines. Contact your doctor.
Alcohol can increase the risk of developing severe side effects when taken with this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Where should I keep my medicine?
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.
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