Maraviroc may cause damage to your liver. You may experience an allergic reaction to maraviroc before you develop liver damage. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hepatitis or other liver disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop taking maraviroc and call your doctor immediately: itchy rash; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark-colored (tea-colored) urine; vomiting; or upper right stomach pain. If you experience any of the following symptoms, continue to take maraviroc, but call your doctor right away: nausea, fever, flu-like symptoms, or excessive tiredness.
Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with maraviroc and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/Drugs) to obtain the Medication Guide.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking maraviroc.
Maraviroc is used with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Maraviroc is in a class of antiviral medications called CCR5 co-receptor antagonists. It works by slowing the spread of HIV in the body. Maraviroc does not cure HIV and may not prevent you from developing HIV-related illnesses, including other infections. Maraviroc does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people.
Maraviroc comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food two times a day. Take maraviroc at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take maraviroc exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow maraviroc tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
Continue to take maraviroc even if you feel well. Do not stop taking maraviroc without talking to your doctor. If you miss doses, take less than the prescribed dose, or stop taking maraviroc, your condition may become more difficult to treat. When your supply of maraviroc starts to run low, get more from your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is less than 6 hours before your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
cough, runny nose, or other cold symptoms
muscle or joint pain
pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet
dizziness
diarrhea
constipation
painful or difficult urination
white sores and/or pain in the mouth or esophagus (tube between the mouth and stomach)
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
sleep walking, sleep talking, sleep terrors, or acting out in your sleep
sore throat, fever, chills, or other signs of infection
chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
pain in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach
shortness of breath
sweating
During treatment with maraviroc you may be more likely to experience an infection. Call your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection while taking maraviroc.
Maraviroc may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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.
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting when getting up too quickly from a lying position
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Last Reviewed - 09/01/2010
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