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Overview (Source: MedLinePlus)

Zidovudine is used alone or with other medications to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It will slow the spread of HIV infection in the body. Zidovudine is not a cure and may not decrease the number of HIV-related illnesses. Zidovudine does not prevent the spread of HIV to other people except when given to HIV-positive pregnant women. Zidovudine is given to HIV-positive pregnant women to prevent the infection from going to the baby. However, HIV infection may still occur in the infant despite this treatment. ... [ read more.. ]

Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)

Before taking zidovudine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zidovudine or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetaminophen, acyclovir (Zovirax), aspirin, cimetidine (Tagamet), fluconazole (Diflucan), foscarnet (Foscavir), ganciclovir (Cytovene), indomethacin (Indocin), interferon, lorazepam (Ativan), oxazepam (Serax), probenecid (Benemid), valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote), and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease, any disease or swelling of the muscle, anemia, a history of alcohol abuse, or bleeding or other blood problems. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking zidovudine, call your doctor. tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. ... [ read more.. ]

Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)

Zidovudine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: stomach pain; diarrhea or loose stools; constipation; headache; dizziness; difficulty sleeping. If you experience the following symptom, or any of those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: rash. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ... [ read more.. ]

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