Lamivudine (Epivir)

Alternate Name: Epivir HBV

Description: Lamivudine is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor medication (NRTI) that is used to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis B. The average Lamivudine price is about $92 for a supply of 240 milliliters, 10 mg/mL oral solution. An easy way to reduce the Lamivudine price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiviral, Antiretroviral Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 300 MG

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking this medicine. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health. This medicine may cause the following problems:Worsening of hepatitis B infection when treatment is stoppedLactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)Liver problemsPancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas) Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis C or D), diabetes, or a history of pancreas problems. Tell your doctor if you have had a liver transplant. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV or hepatitis B to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV or hepatitis B. Do not share needles or items that could have blood or body fluids on them.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV or hepatitis B to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV or hepatitis B. Do not share needles or items that could have blood or body fluids on them., Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking this medicine. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health., This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosisSevere liver problemsWorsening of hepatitis B infection when treatment is stoppedPancreatitisChanges in body fat, Some medicines can affect how lamivudine works. Tell your doctor if you are using sorbitol or trimethoprim., Do not use this medicine together with zalcitabine, medicines containing emtricitabine, or other combination medicines that contain lamivudine.