Reasons for discontinuation of nevirapine-containing HAART: results from an unselected population of a large clinical cohort

Abstract

Nevirapine, especially when used in simplification strategies, enables doctors to extend the use of HAART over a long period of time. The risk of drug-induced hepatotoxicity is low, but nevirapine should be used with caution in patients co-infected with hepatitis C virus or with elevated liver function tests. As with any decision to prescribe a drug, a careful evaluation of the potential risks and benefits of using nevirapine must be made for each individual.