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Lamivudine and zidovudine combination is used in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Lamivudine and zidovudine combination will not cure or prevent HIV infection or the symptoms of AIDS; however, it helps keep H... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
HIV
93
86%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Gay Parenting
1
100%
Overall, 86% (95 Members) find Combivir helpful
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Combivir Reviews

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Working / Worked
made me sick at first but doing very good now
Working / Worked
Good days and bad, but like to stay sunny and bright and enjoy like as much as possible. Currently enjoying good health after pneumonia, hip replacement. Working f/t.
Working / Worked
No problems with this medication and have been on it for three years. Have only been taking medication for three years.
Working / Worked
I remain undetectable, my meds work with little to no side effects.
Working / Worked
taken with Kaletra, had rough time the first
Somewhat Helpful
Same as Kaletra.
Somewhat Helpful
Made me anemic and needing many blood transfusions.
Somewhat Helpful
may be causing anemia
Somewhat Helpful
I am just having bad side effects from this medication and I have been taking the meds for more than one month now.
Too Soon To Tell
I took this medication with Sustiva before I was positive. It is a complete mental trip. You will deal with very strange hallucinations like a dream dice is going through your head. You will have no sense of coordination and balance. It will leave you with a drugged up feeling.
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Discussions

  1. Advice: Who do you ask for advice?
    I've been put on Combivir,Sustiva,Bactrim,Azithromycin,and Fluconazole [More]
  2. Advice: Which is worse,the desease or the drugs?
    Today I started anti-viral medication,(Combivir and Sustiva),and I always read about any medications I am Prescribed by a doctor.When I read all the s... [More]
  3. Discussion: Atripla side effects
    The first day was not pleasant. I was an animal... since then some congestion in the head...sinusitus... Two nites ago I drank too much and that was... [More]
  4. Discussion: Starting Meds Earlier
    I will hold off on the meds for as long as I can. I have been undetectable for 5 years w/out yet my cd-4 is running between 330 to 700. Recently my vi... [More]
  5. Discussion: Hello
    I had the same problem. It is very frustrating. I hope you the best with this new med. Do you mind me asking which med were you allergic too? Combivir... [More]

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