Efavirenz versus nevirapine-based initial treatment of HIV infection: clinical and virological outcomes in Southern African adults

Abstract

In initial highly active antiretroviral therapy regimens, efavirenz was associated with superior virologic and clinical outcomes than nevirapine, suggesting that efavirenz might be the preferred nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor in resource-limited settings. However, its higher cost and potential teratogenicity are important barriers to implementation.