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General Reports
 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Increased MMAB level in mitochondria as a novel biomarker of hepatotoxicity induced by Efavirenz
Tan Z, Jia X, Ma F, Feng Y,  et al
PLoS One. 2017 Nov 30;12(11):e0188366.
Paper

Induction of DNA damage and apoptosis in human leukemia cells by efavirenz.
Brüning A, Jückstock J, Kost B,
Oncol Rep. 2016 Nov 15.
Abstract

Prevalence and risk factors for efavirenz-based antiretroviral treatment-associated severe vitamin D deficiency: A prospective cohort study.
Nylén H, Habtewold A, Makonnen E,
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Aug;95(34):e4631
Abstract

Comparison of Antiretroviral Regimens: Adverse Effects and Tolerability Failure that Cause Regimen Switching.
Kim MJ, Kim SW, Chang HH,  
Infect Chemother
.
2015 Dec;47(4):231-8
Abstract

Incidence and predictors of adverse drug events in an African cohort of HIV-infected adults treated with efavirenz.
Abah IO, Akanbi M, Abah ME,  et al
Germs. 2015 Sep 1;5(3):83-91.
Abstract

Immune reconstitution in severely immunosuppressed antiretroviral-naive HIV-1-infected patients starting efavirenz, lopinavir-ritonavir, or atazanavir-ritonavir plus tenofovir/emtricitabine: Final 48-week results (the Advanz-3 trial).
Miro JM, Manzardo C, Ferrer E, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Feb 17.
Abstract

Secondary metabolism pathway polymorphisms and plasma efavirenz concentrations in HIV-infected adults with CYP2B6 slow metabolizer genotypes.
Haas DW, Kwara A, Richardson DM, et al  
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2014 Apr 11
Abstract

Baseline predictors of efavirenz-containing antiretroviral regimen adverse experiences.
Sonenthal PD, Ratshaa B, Chimbengo G,  et al
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf
. 2014 Mar 24.
Abstract

HIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors efavirenz and tenofovir change the growth and differentiation of primary gingival epithelium.
Mitchell D, Israr M, Alam S,  et al
HIV Med. 2014 Apr;15(4):196-202.
Abstract

Change in vitamin D levels and risk of severe vitamin D deficiency over 48 weeks among HIV-1-infected, treatment-naive adults receiving rilpivirine
or efavirenz in a Phase III trial (ECHO).
Wohl DA, Orkin C, Doroana M,  et al
Antivir Ther
. 2014 Jan 16.
Abstract

High predictive value of CYP2B6 SNPs for steady-state plasma efavirenz levels in South African HIV/AIDS patients.
Swart M, Skelton M, Ren Y,  et al
Pharmacogenet Genomics
. 2013 Jun 14.
Abstract

Adverse events associated with nevirapine and efavirenz-based first-line antiretroviral therapy:
a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shubber Z, Calmy A, Andrieux-Meyer I, et al
AIDS
. 2013 Jan 22. [

Abstract

 

Breast Disorders
       

 
Efavirenz directly modulates the oestrogen receptor and induces breast cancer cell growth.
Sikora MJ, Rae JM, Johnson MD, Desta Z.
HIV Med. 2010 Apr 12.
Abstract 

Efavirenz-associated gynecomastia: report of five cases and review of the literature.
Jover F, Cuadrado JM, Roig P,et al  
Breast J. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):244-6.
Abstract 

A case-control study of gynecomastia in HIV-1-infected patients receiving HAART
Rahim S, Ortiz O, Maslow M, Holzman R. 
AIDS Read.
2004 Jan;14(1):23-4, 29-32, 35
Abstract
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Efavirenz-associated breast hypertrophy in HIV-infection patients.
Mercie P, Viallard JF, Thiebaut R, et al.
AIDS 2001 Jan 5;15(1):126-9
Paper

Cardiovascular Disorders
       

  Effect of the Anti-retroviral Drugs Efavirenz, Tenofovir and Emtricitabine on Endothelial Cell Function: Role of PARP.
Faltz M, Bergin H, Pilavachi E, et al
Cardiovasc Toxicol. 2017 Jan 3.
Abstract

Antiretroviral Treatment with Efavirenz Disrupts the Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity and Increases Stroke Severity.
Bertrand L, Dygert L, Toborek M.
Sci Rep
. 2016 Dec 23;6:39738
Abstract

A randomized, controlled trial of the effect of rilpivirine versus efavirenz on cardiovascular risk in healthy volunteers.
Gupta SK, Slaven JE, Kamendulis LM, Liu Z.
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2015 Jul 1
3.
Abstract

Efavirenz Causes Oxidative Stress, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, and Autophagy in Endothelial Cells.
Weiß M, Kost B, Renner-Müller I, Wolf E,  et al
Cardiovasc Toxicol
. 2015 Feb 10
Abstract

Efavirenz induces interactions between leucocytes and endothelium through the activation of Mac-1 and gp150,95.
Orden S, De Pablo C, Rios-Navarro C, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 Nov 24.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE

Evaluation of cardiovascular biomarkers in a randomized trial of fosamprenavir/ritonavir vs. efavirenz with abacavir/lamivudine in underrepresented, antiretroviral-naive, HIV-infected patients (SUPPORT): 96-week results.
Kumar P, Dejesus E, Huhn G, et al
BMC Infect Dis
. 2013 Jun 7;13(1):269.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Nevirapine and Efavirenz Elicit Different Changes in Lipid Profiles in Antiretroviral-Therapy-Naive Patients Infected with HIV-1
van Leth F, Phanuphak P, Stroes E, et al
PLOS Vol2 Issue 9 Sep 2005

Paper


Cutaneous Disorders
 

 
Annular erythema and photosensitivity as manifestations of efavirenz-induced cutaneous reactions: a review of five consecutive cases.
Isaacs T, Ngwanya MR, Dlamini S, Lehloenya RJ.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2013 Jul 12
Abstract

Predicting factors for unsuccessful switching from nevirapine to efavirenz in HIV-infected patients who developed nevirapine-associated skin rash.
Kiertiburanakul S, Malathum K, Watcharananan S, et al
Int J STD AIDS
2009 Mar;20(3):176-9.
Abstract

Rashes in HIV-infected patients undergoing therapy with nevirapine or efavirenz.
Hartmann M, Brust J, Schuster D, et al 
Hautarzt. 2005 Feb 23
Abstract 
 

Incidence and risk factors for rash in Thai patients randomized to regimens with nevirapine, efavirenz or both drugs.
A
nanworanich J, Moor Z, Siangphoe U, et a;
AIDS. 2005 Jan 28;19(2):185-192
Abstract 

Efavirenz-induced skin eruption and successful desensitization.
Phillips EJ, Kuriakose B, Knowles SR. 
Ann Pharmacother 2002 Mar;36(3):430-2

Abstract
       

 

Hepatic Disorders
 

 
Identification of a novel and severe pattern of efavirenz drug induced liver injury in South Africa.
Sonderup MW, Maughan D, Gogela N, et al
AIDS
. 2016 Mar 8
Abstract

Mitochondrial (dys)function-a factor underlying the variability of EFV-induced hepatotoxicity?
Polo M, Alegre F, Funes HA,  et al
Br J Pharmacol
. 2014 Nov 19.
Abstract

CYP2B6 haplotype and biological factors responsible for hepatotoxicity in HIV-infected patients receiving efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy.
Manosuthi W, Sukasem C, Lueangniyomkul A. et al
Int J Antimicrob Agents
. 2013 Nov 25
Abstract

Efavirenz induced acute liver failure requiring liver transplantation in a slow drug metaboliser.
Elsharkawy AM, Schwab U, McCarron B, et al
J Clin Virol
. 2013 Jun 10.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Liver Enzyme Abnormalities and Associated Risk Factors in HIV Patients on Efavirenz-Based HAART with or without Tuberculosis Co-Infection in Tanzania.
Mugusi S, Ngaimisi E, Janabi M,  et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(7):e40180.
Paper

Nevirapine- and efavirenz-associated hepatotoxicity under programmatic conditions in Kenya and Mozambique.
Chu KM, Manzi M, Zuniga I, et al
Int J STD AIDS
. 2012 Jun;23(6):403-7.
Abstract

Profile of stress and toxicity gene expression in human hepatic cells treated with Efavirenz.
Gomez-Sucerquia LJ, Blas-Garcia A, Marti-Cabrera M, et sl
Antiviral Res
. 2012 Apr 24.
Abstract

Profile of stress and toxicity gene expression in human hepatic cells treated with Efavirenz.
Gomez-Sucerquia LJ, Blas-Garcia A, Marti-Cabrera M, et sl
Antiviral Res
. 2012 Apr 24.
Abstract

Liver toxicity associated with antiretroviral therapy including efavirenz or ritonavir-boosted protease
inhibitors in a cohort of HIV/hepatitis C virus co-infected patients.
Neukam K, Mira JA, Ruiz-Morales J, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2011 Sep 7.
Abstract

High plasma efavirenz level and CYP2B6*6 are associated with efavirenz-based HAART-induced liver injury  in the treatment of naïve HIV patients from Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study.
Yimer G, Amogne W, Habtewold A, et al
Pharmacogenomics J
. 2011 Aug 23
Abstract 

Inhibition of mitochondrial function by efavirenz increases lipid content in hepatic cells.
Blas-García A, Apostolova N, Ballesteros D, et al  
Hepatology
. 2010 Jul;52(1):115-25
Abstract 

Hepatotoxicity in patients prescribed efavirenz or nevirapine.
Brück S, Witte S, Brust J,  et al 
Eur J Med Res.
2008 Jul 28;13(7):343-8.
Abstract   
 

Risk and determinants of developing severe liver toxicity during therapy with nevirapine-and efavirenz-containing regimens in HIV-infected patients.
Ena J, Amador C, Benito C, Fenoll V. et a
Int J STD AIDS. 2003 Nov;14(11):776-81.
Abstract   

Incidence of Liver Injury After Beginning Antiretroviral Therapy with  Efavirenz or Nevirapine.
Martin-Carbonero L, Nunez M, Gonzalez-Lahoz J, Soriano V
HIV Clin Trials 2003 Mar-Apr;4(2):115-120
Abstract   

NNRTI hepatotoxicity: efavirenz versus nevirapine.
Pulido F, Torralba M.

J HIV Ther 2002 Nov;7(Suppl 2):S3-S9
Abstract

Fulminant hepatic failure after the start of an efavirenz-based HAART regimen in a treatment-naive female AIDS patient without hepatitis virus co-infection.
Abrescia N, D'Abbraccio M, Figoni M, et al.

Antimicrob Chemothe
r 2002 Nov;50(5):763-5
Abstract

Hepatotoxicity associated with nevirapine or efavirenz-containing antiretroviral therapy: Role of hepatitis C and B infections.
Sulkowski MS, Thomas DL, Mehta SH, et al.
Hepatology 2002 Jan;35(1):182-9
Abstract

 

Hypersensitivity
 

 
Association of IL10, IL4, IFNG and CTLA4 Gene Polymorphisms with Efavirenz Hypersensitivity Reaction in Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Rodrigues RO, Rabenhorst SH, de Carvalho PG, et a
Jpn J Infect Dis
. 2017 Feb 28.
Abstract

Efavirenz Severe Hypersensitivity Reaction: Case Report and Rapid Desensitization Protocol Development (May).
Khalili H, Farasatinasab M, Hajiabdolbaghi M.
Ann Pharmacother
. 2012 Apr 24.
Abstract

Efavirenz-Induced Hypersensitivity Reaction Manifesting in Rash and Hepatitis in a Latino Male (March).
Leung JM, O'Brien JG, Wong HK, Winslow DL.
Ann Pharmacother. 2008 Feb 5
Abstract
 

Association of Efavirenz Hypersusceptibility with Virologic Response in ACTG 368, a Randomized Trial of Abacavir (ABC) in Combination with Efavirenz (EFV) and Indinavir (IDV) in HIV-Infected Subjects with Prior Nucleoside Analog Experience.
Demeter LM, Degruttola V, Lustgarten S, et al
HIV Clin Trials. 2008 Jan-Feb;9(1):11-25
Abstract
 
Severe efavirenz-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (not-DRESS) with acute renal failure.
Angel-Moreno-Maroto A, Suarez-Castellano L, Hernandez-Cabrera M, Perez-Arellano JL.
J Infect. 2005 Jul 1;
Abstract

Pulmonary hypersensitivity reaction induced by efavirenz.
Behrens GM, Stoll M, Schmidt RE.
Lancet 2001 May 12;357(9267):1503-4
Abstract

 

Metabolic Disorders
 

 
Plasma Efavirenz Concentrations Are Associated With Lipid and Glucose Concentrations.
Sinxadi PZ, McIlleron HM, Dave JA, et al
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Jan;95(2):e2385.
Abstract

Analysis of Lipid Levels and Changes in Body Fat Distribution in Treatment-Naive, HIV-1-Infected Adults Treated with Rilpivirine or Efavirenz Over 96 Weeks in the ECHO and THRIVE Trials.
Tebas P, Sension M, Arribas J,  et al
Clin Infect Dis
. 2014 Apr 11.
Abstract

Evidence for a shift to anaerobic metabolism in adipose tissue in efavirenz-containing regimens for HIV with different nucleoside backbones.
McGee KC, Shahmanesh M, Boothby M, et al
Antivir Ther. 2011 Dec 13.
Abstract

Effects of first-line use of nucleoside analogues, efavirenz, and ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitors on lipid levels.
Hill A, Sawyer W, Gazzard B.
HIV Clin Trials. 2009 Jan-Feb;10(1):1-12.
Abstract

Insulin resistance in HIV-infected patients receiving long-term therapy with efavirenz, lopinavir/ritonavir and atazanavir.
Bernal E, Masiá M, Padilla S, et al 
Med Clin (Barc).
2007 Jul 14;129(7):252-4.
Abstract
 

Long-Term Body Fat Outcomes in Antiretroviral-Naive Participants Randomized to Nelfinavir or Efavirenz or Both Plus Dual Nucleosides: Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Results From A5005s,
a Substudy of Adult Clinical Trials Group 384.

Dubé MP, Komarow L, Mulligan K, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2007 Jun 21;
Abstract
 
Body Fat and Other Metabolic Effects of Atazanavir and Efavirenz, Each Administered in Combination with Zidovudine plus Lamivudine, in Antiretroviral-Naive HIV-Infected Patients.
Jemsek JG, Arathoon E, Arlotti M, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Jan 15;42(2):273-80.
Abstract
 
Glucose metabolism, lipid, and body fat changes in antiretroviral-naive subjects randomized to nelfinavir or efavirenz plus dual nucleosides.
Dube MP, Parker RA, Tebas P, et al
AIDS. 2005 Nov 4;19(16):1807-1818.
Abstract

Long-term metabolic consequences of switching from protease  inhibitors to efavirenz in therapy for human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients with lipoatrophy.
Estrada V, De Villar NG, Larrad MT, et al.

Clin Infect Dis
2002 Jul 1;35(1):69-76
Abstract


Mental Disorders
 

 
Risk of Suicidal Behavior With Use of Efavirenz: Results from the Strategic Timing of Antiretroviral Treatment Trial.
Arenas-Pinto A, Grund B, Sharma S, et al
Clin Infect Dis
. 2018 Mar 12.
Abstract 

A review of trials investigating efavirenz-induced neuropsychiatric side effects and the implications.
Gaida R, Truter I, Grobler C, Kotze T, Godman B.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther
. 2016 Feb 22.
Abstract 

Improvement of Depression and Anxiety after Discontinuation of Long-Term Efavirenz Treatment.
Mothapo KM, Schellekens A, Van Crevel R,  et al
CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets. 2015 Mar 25.
Abstract 

Efavirenz and risk of suicide in HIV patients.
Burger DM, de Mast Q, Schellekens AF.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
. 2015;159(0):
Abstract 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
No evident association between efavirenz use and suicidality was identified from a disproportionality analysis using the FAERS database.

Napoli AA, Wood JJ, Coumbis JJ, et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2014 Sep 4;17(1):19214.
Paper

Association Between Efavirenz as Initial Therapy for HIV-1 Infection and Increased Risk for Suicidal Ideation or Attempted or Completed Suicide: An Analysis of Trial Data.
Mollan KR, Smurzynski M, Eron JJ,  et al.
Ann Intern Med
. 2014 Jul 1;161(1):1-10.
Abstract 

The HIV antiretroviral drug efavirenz has LSD-like properties.
Gatch MB, González Maeso J, Huang RQ,   et al
Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013 May 24.
Abstract 

Cyproheptadine for prevention of neuropsychiatric adverse effects of efavirenz: a randomized clinical trial.
Dabaghzadeh F, Ghaeli P, Khalili H, et al 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2013 Mar;27(3):146-54
Abstract 

Discontinuation of efavirenz therapy in HIV patients due to neuropsychiatric adverse effects.
Leutscher PD, Stecher C, Storgaard M, Larsen CS.
Scand J Infect Dis
. 2013 Feb 21.
Abstract 

Neuropsychiatric side effects of efavirenz therapy.
Arendt G, de Nocker D, von Giesen HJ, Nolting T.
Expert Opin Drug Saf
. 2007 Mar;6(2):147-54.
Abstract 
 

Quality of life and depression among HIV-infected patients receiving efavirenz- or protease inhibitor-based therapy in Senegal.
Poupard M, Ngom Gueye N, Thiam D, et al
HIV Med.
2007 Mar;8(2):92-5
.
Abstract 
 
Efavirenz and chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms: a cross-sectional case control study.
Rihs TA, Begley K, Smith DE, et al  
HIV Med. 2006 Nov;7(8):544-548.
Abstract 
 
Use of Efavirenz Is Not Associated with a Higher Risk of Depressive Disorders: A Substudy of the Randomized Clinical Trial ALIZE-ANRS 099.
Journot V, Chene G, Castro ND, et al   
Clin Infect Dis.
2006 Jun 15;42(12):1790-9.
Abstract 
 
Neuropsychiatric adverse events after switching from an antiretroviral regimen containing efavirenz withouttenofovir to an efavirenz regimen containing tenofovir: a report of nine cases.
Allavena C, Le Moal G, Michau C, et ak 
Antivir Ther.
2006;11(2):263-5
Abstract 
 
Prediction of neuropsychiatric adverse events associated with long-term efavirenz therapy, using plasma drug level monitoring.
Gutierrez F, Navarro A, Padilla S, et al  
Clin Infect Dis
. 2005 Dec 1;41(11):1648-53.
Abstract 
 
Long-Term Neuropsychiatric Disorders on Efavirenz-Based Approaches: Quality of Life, Psychologic Issues, and Adherence.
Fumaz CR, Munoz-Moreno JA, et al  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2005 Apr 15;38(5):560-565.
Abstract 
 
Efavirenz intoxication due to slow hepatic metabolism.
Hasse B, Gunthard HF, Bleiber G, Krause M. 
Clin Infect Dis
. 2005 Feb 1;40(3):e22-3.
Abstract
 
Recurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms after initiation of  antiretrovirals including efavirenz: a report of two cases.
Moreno A, Labelle C, Samet JH.
HIV Med. 2003 Jul;4(3):302-304.
Abstract

Long-term assessment of neuropsychiatric adverse reactions associated with efavirenz.
Lochet P, Peyriere H, Lotthe A, et al.
HIV Med
2003 Jan;4(1):62-66
Abstract

Central nervous system adverse effects with efavirenz: case report and review.
Puzantian T.
Pharmacotherapy 2002 Jul;22(7):930-3
Abstract

 

Neurological Disorders
 

 
FULL-TEEXT ARTICLE
CYP2B6 516 G>T polymorphism and side effects of the central nervous system in HIV-positive individuals under Efavirenz treatment: Study of a sample from southern Brazil.
Müller TE, Ellwanger JH, Michita RT, et al 
An Acad Bras Cienc
. 2017 May 4.
Paper

Cytochrome 2B6 polymorphism and efavirenz-induced central nervous system symptoms : a substudy of the ANRS ALIZE trial.
Gallien S, Journot V, Loriot MA, et al
HIV Med. 2017 Feb 1.
Abstract 

A 33-year-old patient with human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral therapy with efavirenz-induced complex partial seizures: a case report.
Shehu NY, Ojeh V, Osaigbovo G,  et al
J Med Case Rep
. 2016 Apr 13;10(1):93.
Abstract 

Long-term efavirenz use is associated with worse neurocognitive functioning in HIV-infected patients.
Ma Q, Vaida F, Wong J,  et al
J Neurovirol
. 2015 Sep 25
Abstract 

Efavirenz and the CNS: what we already know and questions that need to be answered.
Apostolova N, Funes HA, Blas-Garcia A, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2015 Jul 22
Abstract 

Dysregulation of ER Stress and Autophagic Responses by the Anti-Retroviral Drug Efavirenz.
Bertrand L, Toborek M.
Mol Pharmacol
. 2015 May 18
Abstract 

Efavirenz alters mitochondrial respiratory function in cultured neuron and glial cell lines.
Funes HA, Blas-Garcia A, Esplugues JV, Apostolova N.
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2015 Apr 29
.
Abstract 

Comparative safety and neuropsychiatric adverse events associated with efavirenz use in first-line antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Ford N, Shubber Z, Pozniak A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Apr 4.
Abstract 

Cyproheptadine for prevention of neuropsychiatric adverse effects of efavirenz: a randomized clinical trial.
Dabaghzadeh F, Ghaeli P, Khalili H, et al 
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2013 Mar;27(3):146-54
Abstract 

Discontinuation of efavirenz therapy in HIV patients due to neuropsychiatric adverse effects.
Leutscher PD, Stecher C, Storgaard M, Larsen CS.
Scand J Infect Dis
. 2013 Feb 21.
Abstract 

Long-Term Impact of Efavirenz on Neuropsychological Performance and Symptoms in HIV-Infected Individuals (ACTG 5097s).
Clifford DB, Evans S, Yang Y,  et al  
HIV Clin Trials
. 2009 Jan 1;10(6):343-355.
Abstract 

Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with efavirenz: prevalence, correlates, and management. A neurobehavioral review.
Muñoz-Moreno JA, Fumaz CR, Ferrer MJ, et al 
AIDS Rev
. 2009 Apr-Jun;11(2):103-9.
Abstract 

Status epilepticus resulting from severe efavirenz toxicity in an HIV-infected patient.
Nijhawan AE, Zachary KC, Kwara A, Venna N.
AIDS Read.
2008 Jul;18(7):386-8,
Abstract 
 

No Observable Correlation between Central Nervous System Side Effects and EFV Plasma Concentrations in Japanese HIV Type 1-Infected Patients Treated with EFV Containing HAART.
Takahashi M, Ibe S, Kudaka Y, et al 
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses.
2007 Aug;23(8):983-987.
Abstract 
 
Efavirenz-induced neurological symptoms in rare homozygote CYP2B6 *2/*2 (C64T).
Usami O, Ashino Y, Komaki Y, et al 
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Aug;18(8):575-6.
Abstract 
 
Neuropsychiatric side effects of efavirenz therapy.
Arendt G, de Nocker D, von Giesen HJ, Nolting T.
Expert Opin Drug Saf
. 2007 Mar;6(2):147-54.
Abstract 
 
Prediction of neuropsychiatric adverse events associated with long-term efavirenz therapy, using plasma drug level monitoring.
Gutierrez F, Navarro A, Padilla S, et al  
Clin Infect Dis
. 2005 Dec 1;41(11):1648-53.
Abstract 

 
Pharmacogenetics of efavirenz and central nervous system side effects: an Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group study.
Haas DW, Ribaudo HJ, Kim RB, et al
AIDS. 2004 Dec 3;18(18):2391-2400.
Abstract

Central nervous system adverse effects with efavirenz: case report and review.
Puzantian T.
Pharmacotherapy 2002 Jul;22(7):930-3
Abstract

Efavirenz plasma levels can predict treatment failure and central nervous system side effects in HIV-1-infected patients.
Marzolini C, Telenti A, Decosterd LA,  et al. 
 
AIDS
2001 Jan 5;15(1):71-5

Abstract

 

Pulmonary Disorders
 

  Pulmonary hypersensitivity reaction induced by efavirenz.
Behrens GM, Stoll M, Schmidt RE.
Lancet 2001 May 12;357(9267):1503-4
Abstract
 

Renal/Urinary Tract Disorders
 

 
Efavirenz-Associated Urinary Matrix Stone-A Rare Presentation.
Khalil C, Mohanty MJ, Kaatz G, Abu-Hamdan D.
Am J Med Sci
. 2016 Feb;351(2):213-4.
Abstract

Incidence and Risk Factors for Tenofovir-associated Renal Function Decline among Thai HIV-infected Patients with Low-body Weight.
Chaisiri K, Bowonwatanuwong C, Kasettratat N, Kiertiburanakul S.
Curr HIV Res. 2010 Oct 1;8(7):504-9.
Abstract

Efavirenz-induced urolithiasis.
Wirth GJ, Teuscher J, Graf JD, Iselin CE.
Urol Res.
2006 Apr 20;
Abstract
 

Severe efavirenz-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (not-DRESS) with acute renal failure.
Angel-Moreno-Maroto A, Suarez-Castellano L, Hernandez-Cabrera M, Perez-Arellano JL.
J Infect. 2005 Jul 1;
Abstract
 

Sleep Disorders
 

 
Temporal changes of sleep disturbances and their associations with CYP450 2B6 polymorphism and plasma drug level in HIV patients on efavirenz.
To K, Lee M, Lee C, Lee S.
J Int AIDS Soc. 2012 Nov 11;15(6):18327.
Abstract

Dream changes following initiation of efavirenz treatment.
Velasco M, Pareja JA, Losa JE, et al
Med Clin
(Barc)
. 2010 Oct 18
Abstract

Changes in sleep quality and brain wave patterns following initiation of an efavirenz-containing triple antiretroviral regimen.
Moyle G, Fletcher C, Brown H, et al  
HIV Med. 2006 May;7(4):243-7
Abstract

Analyzing Sleep Abnormalities in HIV-Infected Patients Treated with Efavirenz.
Gallego L, Barreiro P, Rio Rd R, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 1; 38(3): 430-2.
Abstract


Quality of Life
 

 
Quality of life and depression among HIV-infected patients receiving efavirenz- or protease inhibitor-based therapy in Senegal.
Poupard M, Ngom Gueye N, Thiam D, et al
HIV Med.
2007 Mar;8(2):92-5
.

Abstract

Contraceptive Use and Efavirenz
 

 
Efavirenz, in contrast to nevirapine, is associated with unfavorable progesterone and antiretroviral levels when co-administered with combined oral contraceptives.
Landolt NK, Phanuphak N, Ubolyam S,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2012 Nov 26
Abstract

 


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