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Antiretroviral adverse effects

Information for HIV-infected people about the adverse affects of these medications.

This section includes:

  • A description of the adverse effect.
  • Ways to determine the cause of the adverse effect.
  • Ways to treat the adverse effect.
  • Information on when to seek medical assistance.

Side Effect Tracker

This adverse effect follow up card helps keep track of the frequency and the time of day when the adverse effect occurs, and gives information on how to lessen the adverse effect.

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Complete side effect Guide

This adverse effect follow up card helps keep track of the frequency and the time of day when the adverse effect occurs, and gives information on how to lessen the adverse effect.

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Adverse effects Versions
Diarrhea short long
Skin rash short
Hepatotoxicity short long
Hypersensitivity long
Lydodystrophy long
Nausea and vomiting short long
CNS toxicity short long
Resistance and adherence long
Management of lipids short long