Alternatives should still be used with caution because of potential for liver toxicity. Sustiva has been shown to significantly reduce blood levels of Agenerase. Interacts with several antihistamines, sedatives, and anti-fungal drugs. Each capsule contains vitamin E, so avoid taking with other blood thinners, such as Warfarin, clotting factor, vitamin K, and low-dose daily aspirin, as well as herbs such as ginger, garlic, feverfew, ginseng and gingko biloba. May also penetrate the lymph nodes, where virus can hide out.
Severe rash can be life-threatening.
Stop taking Agenerase and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid taking with food high in fat. As a second-generation drug, Agenerase is not necessarily better. May not have been studied long enough for body fat changes to occur. Should not be used by pregnant women, because of fetal toxicity seen in animals.