Combivir and Intervertebral disc degeneration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc degeneration is reported as a side effect among people who take Combivir (lamivudine; zidovudine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Norvir, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Combivir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,371 people who have side effects when taking Combivir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Combivir?

Combivir has active ingredients of lamivudine; zidovudine. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,450 Combivir users. Check the latest studies of Combivir.

What is Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Intervertebral disc degeneration (spinal disc degeneration) is found to be associated with 1,311 drugs and 1,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc degeneration.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

15,371 people reported to have side effects when taking Combivir.
Among them, 21 people (0.14%) have Intervertebral disc degeneration.

Could Combivir cause Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Combivir when they have Intervertebral disc degeneration? *

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Combivir? *

female: 35 %
male: 65 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Combivir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Combivir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc degeneration? *

Stress And Anxiety: 18 people, 85.71%
Pain: 18 people, 85.71%
Emotional Distress: 17 people, 80.95%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 16 people, 76.19%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 12 people, 57.14%
Depression: 12 people, 57.14%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 11 people, 52.38%
Bone Density Decreased: 8 people, 38.10%
Kidney Stones: 7 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 19.05%
Depression: 2 people, 9.52%
Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 9.52%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 9.52%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 9.52%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 9.52%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 9.52%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 9.52%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lamivudine; zidovudine (the active ingredients of Combivir) and Combivir (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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