Zidovudine
Zidovudine 300MG
What is Zidovudine?
Retrovir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) drug used to treat patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Zidovudine is the generic version of Retrovir. Retrovir costs around $330 for a supply of 120, 100 mg capsules, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our Rx.com Retrovir savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.Side Effects
- Rapid or troubled breathing, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, confusion
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeat
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis C), blood and bone marrow problems (including anemia), obesity (overweight), or muscle problems.
- Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle weakness when used for a long timeLactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the blood)Liver problems
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. 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.
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- Rapid or troubled breathing, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, confusion
- Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, fast heartbeat
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Decrease or loss of body fat, especially in the face, arms, legs, or buttocks
- Extreme muscle weakness or tiredness, muscle or joint pain
- Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including hepatitis C), blood and bone marrow problems (including anemia), obesity (overweight), or muscle problems.
- Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe muscle weakness when used for a long timeLactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the blood)Liver problems
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Your immune system may get stronger when you start taking HIV medicines. 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.
- Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Zidovudine Coupons & Prices
Zidovudine 300MG
What is Zidovudine ?
Retrovir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) drug used to treat patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Zidovudine is the generic version of Retrovir. Retrovir costs around $330 for a supply of 120, 100 mg capsules, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our Rx.com Retrovir savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.
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