abacavir side effects
What are the possible side effects of abacavir (Ziagen)? Stop using abacavir and call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction from two or more of these specific side effect groups: Group 1 - fever; Group 2 - rash; Group 3 - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; Group 4 - general ill feeling, extreme tiredness, body aches;
ZIAGEN can cause serious side effects, including: Serious allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reaction) that can cause death have happened with ZIAGEN and other abacavir-containing products. Your risk of this allergic reaction is much higher if you have a gene variation called HLA-B*5701.
The most common side effects of ZIAGEN in children include: fever and chills; nausea; vomiting; rash; ear, nose, or throat infections; Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of ZIAGEN. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.