Epivir and Electroencephalogram abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Electroencephalogram abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Epivir (lamivudine), especially for people who are female, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Retrovir, and have Hiv test positive.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Electroencephalogram abnormal when taking Epivir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,823 people who have side effects when taking Epivir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epivir?

Epivir has active ingredients of lamivudine. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 16,870 Epivir users. Check the latest studies of Epivir.

What is Electroencephalogram abnormal?

Electroencephalogram abnormal is found to be associated with 598 drugs and 750 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Electroencephalogram abnormal.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

16,823 people reported to have side effects when taking Epivir.
Among them, 35 people (0.21%) have Electroencephalogram abnormal.

Could Epivir cause Electroencephalogram abnormal?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Epivir when they have Electroencephalogram abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Electroencephalogram abnormal when taking Epivir? *

female: 55.88 %
male: 44.12 %

What is the age of people who have Electroencephalogram abnormal when taking Epivir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epivir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Electroencephalogram abnormal? *

Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 7 people, 20.00%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 7 people, 20.00%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 6 people, 17.14%
Hypotonia Neonatal (low muscle tone in neonatal): 6 people, 17.14%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abnormal: 6 people, 17.14%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 5 people, 14.29%
Premature Baby: 5 people, 14.29%
Blood Lactic Acid Increased: 4 people, 11.43%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 4 people, 11.43%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 4 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Test Positive: 2 people, 5.71%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 2.86%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 1 person, 2.86%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Epivir) and Epivir (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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