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Take Nevirapine (Viramune) exactly as directed.

Swallow Nevirapine (Viramune) with liquids such as water, milk, or soda.

Contact your physician or pharmacist if the symptoms persist or get worse or if you notice any other symptoms that persist.

abdominal pain
dark yellow or brown urine
general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
hives
loss of appetite
mouth blisters or lesions
muscle or joint aches
pain, ache, or sensitivity to touch just below your ribs
pale colored stools (bowel movements)
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
severe dizziness
skin rash or peeling skin
swelling of the eyelids or face
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow color of eyes or skin

Tell your doctor & pharmacist if you are allergic to Nevirapine (Viramune) or any other medications.

cimetidine
doxercalciferol
dronabinol
THC
erythromycin
ketoconazole
medicines for anxiety or depression
medicines for seizures or convulsions
methadone
paricalcitol
rifabutin
rifampin
St. John's wort

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

The most important side effect of Nevirapine (Viramune) is a rash which occasionally becomes so serious as to be life-threatening.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease like Hepatitis B or C.

Avoid breastfeeding.

HIV can be passed to a nursing infant through breast milk.

Your doctor will order certain tests to check your body's response to Nevirapine (Viramune), especially during the first 18 weeks of your treatment.

Nevirapine (Viramune) does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people.

Do not take double or extra doses to make up for a missed dose.

Nevirapine (Viramune) is generally prescribed only after the immune system has declined and infections have begun to appear.

Nevirapine (Viramune) is always taken with at least one other HIV medication.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C / 59 and 86 degrees F.

Taking Nevirapine (Viramune) does not reduce the risk of passing HIV infection to others through sexual or blood contact. Use a condom.

Be careful about other possible sources of blood contact.

Never share a needle or syringe with anyone.

Nevirapine (Viramune) may interfere with the Pill and other hormonal contraceptives.