Avoid taking Sustiva while using alcohol or drugs that affect the mind or behavior. Therefore, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how you will react to Sustiva. Sustiva may cause a skin rash in the first or second week of treatment. The rash generally lasts less than a month. However, some patients develop a severe rash with blistering.
Rash occurs more frequently in children than adults.
In a small number of patients rash may be severe. If you develop a skin rash tell your health care provider. If you have or have a history of hepatitis, or if you are taking other medications that are harmful to the liver, see your health care provider for regular monitoring. Your health care provider may want to check your cholesterol levels regularly while you are taking Sustiva. Tell your health care provider about any side effects you have.