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Nutrition and HIV/AIDS: A Training Manual - Linkages Project

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HANDOUT 9.1 Drugs Commonly Taken by People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>,Likely Side Effects, <strong>and</strong> Recommended Dietary Practices to IncreaseDrug Efficacy==============================================================Medication Purpose Recommended Tobe takenAbacavir (ABC) Antiretroviral Can be takenwithout regard tofood.ChloroquineTreatment ofmalariaWith foodDidanosine (ddl) Antiretroviral With water only,1hour before or 2hours after eating.Avoid alcohol. Donot take withjuice. Do not takewith antacidcontainingaluminum ormagnesiumEfavirenz Antiretroviral Can be takenwithout regard tofood. Avoidalcohol.FluconazoleTreatment ofc<strong>and</strong>ida(thrush)With foodPotential side effectsNausea, vomiting, fever,allergic reaction, anorexia,abdominal pain, diarrhea,anemia, rash, hypotension,pancreatitis, dyspnea,weakness <strong>and</strong> insomnia,cough, <strong>and</strong> headacheStomach pain, loss ofappetite, nausea, vomitingNot recommended for womenbreastfeedingAnorexia, diarrhea, nausea,vomiting, pain, headache,weakness, insomnia, rash, drymouth, lost of taste,constipation, stomatitis,anemia, fever, dizziness, <strong>and</strong>pancreatitis.Elevated blood cholesterollevels, elevated triglycerideslevels, rash, dizziness,anorexia, nausea, vomiting,diarrhea, dyspepsia,abdominal pain, flatulenceNausea, vomiting, diarrhea.Can be used duringbreastfeeding.270

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