Question 1

What is Nevirapine used for?

Accepted Answer

HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV during childbirth

Question 2

How do you take Nevirapine?

Accepted Answer

For adults, take one 200 mg tablet once daily for the first 14 days (this is called the lead-in period to reduce the chance of rash). After 14 days, increase to one 200 mg tablet twice daily — morning and evening. You can take it with or without food. Do not skip the lead-in period or increase the dose early.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Nevirapine?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash (especially in the first few weeks), headache, nausea or stomach upset, tiredness, diarrhoea

Question 4

Who should not take Nevirapine?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to nevirapine, anyone who previously had a severe rash or liver problems from nevirapine, people with serious liver disease, and those with very high CD4 counts (above 250 for women or above 400 for men) starting treatment for the first time due to higher risk of liver problems.

Question 5

Is Nevirapine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Nevirapine can be used during pregnancy and is commonly given during delivery to prevent passing HIV to the baby, but it must be prescribed and monitored by your doctor — do not self-medicate.

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