They include headache, upset stomach, and fatigue. The most serious side effects of AZT are anemia, granulocytopenia, and myopathy. Very few people have these side effects. If they occur, your doctor will probably have you stop using Combivir. See Fact Sheet 420 on AZT for more information on these side effects.
Anemia is a shortage of red blood cells caused by damage to bone marrow.
Granulocytopenia is a shortage of white blood cells caused by damage to bone marrow. Myopathy is muscle pain and weakness. There is no specific treatment for myopathy. Blood levels of 3TC may be increased by bactrim or septra . See Fact Sheet 535 for more information on these drugs.