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The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, dryness of mouth, etc. These side effects are generally temporary, but if they persist or become serious inform your doctor.
Before starting with the treatment, you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any health condition. Your doctor may suggest regular laboratory tests to check your blood counts and other bodily functions. If you are HIV positive, you should not breastfeed or share personal belongings like razors or toothbrushes. Consult your doctor to know about safe sex methods to prevent transmission of HIV during intercourse.
How Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet works
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Lamivudine and Stavudine. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.
How To Use Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Side Effects Of Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet
- Nausea
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Dryness in mouth
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Fever
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Safety Advice for Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking Lamistar 150 mg/30 mg Tablet. You may need to stop taking this medicine.
