Also indexed as: 3TC, Epivir
Lamivudine is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and is in a class of drugs known as
antivirals.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
 May Be Beneficial: Supportive
interaction—Taking these supplements may support or otherwise help your medication
work better. |
Sho-saiko-to*
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Herbs
Sho-saiko-to
Test tube studies show that the herbal combination sho-saiko-to enhances the antiviral
activity of lamivudine.1 Sho-saiko-to contains extracts of seven herbs, including
Bupleuri radix, Pinelliae tuber, Scutellariae radix, Zizyphi fructus, ginseng
(Ginseng radix),licorice
(Glycyrrhizae radix), and
ginger (Zingibers rhizoma). Controlled studies are needed to determine
whether taking sho-saiko-to might enhance the beneficial effects of lamivudine.
References:1. Piras G, Makino M, Baba M. Sho-saiko-to, a traditional kampo medicine,
enhances the anti-HIV-1 activity of lamivudine (3TC) in vitro. Microbiol Immunol
1997;41:835–9.