Cimduo

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Cimduo treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It should always be used in combination with other anti-HIV medications. Do not skip any doses as this may make it more difficult to treat HIV.

Cimduo Overview

Reviewed: March 12, 2018
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Cimduo is a prescription medication used in combination with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 

It is a single product containing 2 medications: lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil. These drugs, called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, help to decrease the amount of HIV in the blood. 

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken once a day, with or without food. 

Common side effects include headache, pain, depression, diarrhea, and rash. 

Cimduo can also cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Cimduo affects you.

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Cimduo Drug Class

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Cimduo FDA Warning

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WARNING: POST TREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATONS OF HEPATITIS B

Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are co-infected with HBV and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and have discontinued Cimduo. Monitor hepatic function closely in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-hepatitis B treatment.