Common side effects of Epivir (Lamivudine) may include:
· nausea, diarrhea;
· headache;
· fever, tiredness, general ill feeling;
· ear infection - ear pain or full feeling, trouble hearing, drainage from the ear, fussiness in a child; or
· nose or throat infection - stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough.
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Epivir (Lamivudine) may include:
· trouble speaking or swallowing, problems with balance or eye movement, weakness or prickly feeling; or
· swelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroid), menstrual changes, impotence.
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Signs to watch for:
a new infection - fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss.
pancreas problems - severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate.
liver problems - swelling around your midsection, right-sided upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
lactic acidosis - unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, irregular heart rate, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.