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Total Sustiva reports: 139.
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Reported deaths: 9    Reported hospitalizations: 47.
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FDA Reported Sustiva Side Effects: pregnancy, dizziness, balance disorder, cytomegalovirus infection, anaemia, kaposi's sarcoma, pyrexia, nervous system disorder, confusional state, foetal growth retardation, oxygen saturation decreased.
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Sustiva Side Effects Report #5151634-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal dreams. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRIZIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5151636-4
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis, liver function test abnormal. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, PROPECIA, VALIUM. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5155336-6
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, infection prophylaxis, lower respiratory tract infection, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, oral candidiasis and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, hypotension, liver function test abnormal, lung injury, malaise, oxygen saturation decreased, tachycardia, tachypnoea. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR, SEPTRIN, DOXYCYCLINE, COTRIM D, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5155337-8
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 30, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, infection prophylaxis, lower respiratory tract infection, pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, oral candidiasis and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension, hypoxia, liver function test abnormal, lung injury, oxygen saturation decreased, pyrexia, tachycardia, tachypnoea. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR, SEPTRIN, DOXYCYCLINE, COTRIM D, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5156380-5
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported SUSTIVA problem on May 15, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, balance disorder, cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis, cytomegalovirus infection, dizziness, glioma. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, VIREAD, EPIVIR, COTRIM, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5158947-7
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancreatic insufficiency. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIDANOSINE, COUMADIN, POTASSIUM ACETATE, PANCREASE, SPIRONOLACTONE, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5163371-7
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Sept 29, 2006. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lower respiratory tract infection, psychotic disorder, renal impairment, sepsis. SUSTIVA dosage: DOSE REDUCED TO 400 MG ONCE DAILY ON 02-OCT-2006. During the same period patient was treated with ABACAVIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5164000-9
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 06, 2002. Male patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, hypocalcaemia, lactic acidosis, lipase increased, metabolic acidosis, muscle twitching, pregnancy, tonic clonic movements. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RETROVIR, VIRACEPT, COMBIVIR, ZOVIRAX, INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5164483-4
Health Professional from FRANCE reported SUSTIVA problem on June 15, 2001. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatosplenomegaly, hypertriglyceridaemia, neutropenia. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX, INVIRASE, NORVIR, VIRAMUNE, VIRACEPT, RETROVIR, PREVISCAN. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5168281-7
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, confusional state, dizziness, hemiplegia, tuberculosis. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5169416-2
Physician from FRANCE reported SUSTIVA problem on Jan 16, 2006. Female patient, 27 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with hiv test positive and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, condition aggravated, delirium, depression, mental disorder, transaminases increased. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5171712-X
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Dec 18, 2000. Male patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion induced, anaemia macrocytic, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood lactic acid increased, caesarean section, platelet count increased, retrognathia. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RETROVIR, EPIVIR, VIRAMUNE, COMBIVIR, VITAMIN, PEVARYL, GINKOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5177176-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Dec 08, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nervous system disorder. SUSTIVA dosage: REDUCED TO 400MG DAILY. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5192350-9
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 27, 2006. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion, metrorrhagia, pregnancy. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, VIRAMUNE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5379117-3
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported SUSTIVA problem on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 35 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, balance disorder, cytomegalovirus infection, dizziness, glioma, kaposi's sarcoma. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZERIT, VIREAD, EPIVIR, COTRIM, ZIDOVUDINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5379139-2
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on June 29, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis, hepatorenal syndrome, renal impairment. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, CIALIS, ANTIDEPRESSANT NOS. Patient died on 01/04/2006.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5379143-4
Physician from GERMANY reported SUSTIVA problem on June 29, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gingivitis, periodontitis. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5382916-5
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on July 06, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: maculopathy. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5386362-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on July 06, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breech presentation, dandy-walker syndrome, foetal growth retardation, foetal malformation, oligohydramnios, stillbirth, umbilical cord abnormality. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, VIRAMUNE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5391475-2
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2007. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immune reconstitution syndrome, polyarthritis. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5392455-3
Physician from GERMANY reported SUSTIVA problem on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pregnancy, talipes. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, KALETRA, COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5401630-0
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on July 27, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, tuberculosis, prophylaxis, epilepsy and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain stem syndrome, inflammation, intracranial pressure increased, nervous system disorder. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIKLIN, TRUVADA, PIRILENE, MYAMBUTOL, RIMIFON, IZILOX, BACTRIM, DEPAKENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5409412-0
Health Professional from FRANCE reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection, tuberculosis, prophylaxis, epilepsy and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain stem syndrome, immune reconstitution syndrome, inflammation, intracranial pressure increased, nervous system disorder. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMIKLIN, TRUVADA, PIRILENE, MYAMBUTOL, RIMIFON, IZILOX, BACTRIM, DEPAKENE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5412473-6
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection, chlamydial infection, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis fulminant. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, RULID, HYTACAND, INIPOMP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/26/2007.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5417028-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breech presentation, dandy-walker syndrome, foetal growth retardation, foetal malformation, oligohydramnios, pregnancy, stillbirth, umbilical cord abnormality. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, VIRAMUNE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5422562-8
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: congenital anomaly, pregnancy, skin disorder. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5423492-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 09, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breech presentation, dandy-walker syndrome, foetal growth retardation, foetal malformation, oligohydramnios, pregnancy, stillbirth, umbilical cord abnormality. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, VIRAMUNE, BACTRIM. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5427043-3
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 92.00 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anger, depression, mood altered, suicide attempt. SUSTIVA dosage: ORAL;600.0 MILLIGRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5427239-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, hiv infection, contraception, hypertension, nephropathy and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foetal growth retardation, normal newborn, pregnancy. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, CONDOM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, LABETALOL, INDAPAMIDE, COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5429568-3
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, tinnitus. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, TRIZIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5430925-X
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, hiv infection, contraception, hypertension, nephropathy and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foetal growth retardation, infant, pregnancy. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, CONDOM, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE, LABETALOL, INDAPAMIDE, COMBIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5430944-3
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, tinnitus. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, TRIZIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5443594-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported SUSTIVA problem on Sept 03, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic cirrhosis. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VIDEX, ZERIT. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5450111-7
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pregnancy, skin disorder. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE, LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5453720-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, weighting 6.61 lb, was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aplasia cutis congenita, pregnancy. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STAVUDINE, ZIDOVUDINE, NELFINAVIR MESYLATE, LAMIVUDINE, ABACAVIR SULPHATE. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5455896-1
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, arthralgia, chest pain, headache, neck pain, pain in extremity, tinnitus. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, TRIZIVIR. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5463410-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported SUSTIVA problem on Sept 11, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5469702-2
SUSTIVA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from ITALY on Sept 25, 2007. Male patient, 40 years of age, was diagnosed with hiv infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA. Patient recovered.

Sustiva Side Effects Report #5470893-8
Health Professional from FRANCE reported SUSTIVA problem on Sept 24, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with hiv test positive, atypical mycobacterial infection and was treated with SUSTIVA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cryptococcosis, immune reconstitution syndrome, pyrexia, vomiting. SUSTIVA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRUVADA, RIFATER, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ZECLAR, CORTANCYL, ZELITREX, BACTRIM, TRIFLUCAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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