Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-bone or muscle pain
-breathing difficulties
-changes in behavior like severe depression, strange thoughts, thoughts of suicide, or angry behavior
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-hallucinations
-nausea, vomiting, unusual stomach upset or pain
-redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-signs and symptoms of kidney injury like trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea
-difficulty sleeping, strange dreams
-dizziness
-headache
-skin discoloration on the hands or feet
-trouble concentrating
-weight gain around waist, back, or thinning of face, arms, legs

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA