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Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with efavirenz: prevalence, correlates, and management. A neurobehavioral review. AIDS reviews [AIDS Rev] Journal article

 
TitleNeuropsychiatric symptoms associated with efavirenz: prevalence, correlates, and management. A neurobehavioral review.
Author(s)Muñoz-Moreno JA, Fumaz CR, Ferrer MJ, González-García M, Moltó J, Negredo E, Clotet B 
InstitutionLluita Contra la SIDA Foundation - Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
SourceAIDS Rev 2009 Apr-Jun; 11(2):103-9.
AbstractThe non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor efavirenz is one of the most common components of HAART. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are frequently reported in patients taking efavirenz-based regimens. These symptoms are usually transient, although they can sometimes persist for up to two years after initiation of treatment. This review describes in detail the most common neuropsychiatric symptoms related to efavirenz, outlines relevant and recent findings on this agent, and suggests possible interventions based on neurobehavioral results. Different recommendations on the assessment of efavirenz-related adverse events are also provided.
Languageeng
Pub Type(s)Journal Article
PubMed ID19529750
  
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