Efavirenz is related to neuropsychiatric symptoms among adults, but not among adolescents living with HIV in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

ConclusionsIn line with previous studies, EFV is associated with depressive symptoms and problematic alcohol use among HIV‐infected adults in Tanzania. In contrast, EFV was associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms in adolescents in Tanzania. Particularly among adults, close monitoring of depressive symptoms and alcohol use is indicated.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - December 1, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Marion Sumari ‐de Boer, Arnt Schellekens, Ashanti Duinmaijer, Julieth Munisi Lalashowi, Happiness Judical Swai, Quirijn de Mast, Andre van der Ven, Grace Kinabo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research