APPROVED DOSAGE:
One white 150mg tablet twice a day.
( Also available in a combined form with AZT the AZT/3TC pill is called Combivir.
CHILDREN:
Approved for use in children. Liquid suspension available.
TIPS ON TAKING:
With or without food.
COMMON SIDE-EFFECTS:
Headache, tiredness.
RARE SIDE-EFFECTS
Rash, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, blood disorders, peripheral neuropathy, insomnia and liver problems.
RESISTANCE TO 3TC :
Unlikely to affect your ability to benefit from other NRTIs, except possibly abacavir. Drug-resistant 3TC may continue to have antiviral effect.
KEY DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Few significant drug interactions. Any drug that causes neutropenia may increase side-effects.
NOTE:
3TC is also available in a combined form with AZT. The 3TC/AZT pill is called Combivir
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