June 2025 Archive — Practical Guides on Sustiva and Buspar

This month we published two focused, practical pieces: a detailed guide on Sustiva (efavirenz) for people on HIV therapy and a hands-on look at Buspar (buspirone) for anxiety management. Both articles stick to clear, useful facts: how the drugs are used, what side effects to watch for, dosing basics, and real-world tips for making treatment work. If you want quick takeaways before reading each full article, this archive page gives the essentials and points you to the deeper posts.

Sustiva (efavirenz) — what the guide covers

Sustiva is an antiretroviral commonly used in combination therapy. The June post explains typical adult dosing (600 mg once daily), why many people take it at bedtime, and the main side effects to expect: vivid dreams, dizziness, mood changes, and possible rash. It flags liver checks and notes important interactions — efavirenz affects and is affected by several CYP450 enzymes, so some medicines and supplements can change drug levels. The article also covers when to call your clinic: severe rash, signs of liver trouble (yellowing skin or dark urine), or new or worsening mood symptoms. There’s practical advice on handling sleep disturbance, strategies for adherence, and what to tell your prescriber about other meds you use.

Buspar (buspirone) — what the guide covers

Buspar is a non‑benzodiazepine option for generalized anxiety that often shows benefit after a few weeks. The post breaks down starting doses (common starts are 7.5 mg twice daily) and how clinicians usually increase slowly up to 15–30 mg per day depending on response. Buspirone is notable for low sedation and low addiction risk compared with benzodiazepines, but it needs time to work. Side effects described include dizziness, nausea, and headache. The piece also warns about combining buspirone with MAO inhibitors and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors — that combo can be risky. Real user tips include keeping a symptom diary to track gradual changes and avoiding sudden stops without talking to your prescriber.

Both posts share practical checks: review all your medicines (prescription, OTC, supplements), tell your provider about pregnancy plans, and report new or severe symptoms right away. We kept language simple and focused on decisions people actually face: when to call for help, how to fit dosing into daily life, and what side effects are common versus rare.

If you want deeper reading, open the full Sustiva or Buspar articles for dosing tables, interaction lists, and patient stories. These guides are meant to help you ask the right questions at your next appointment and feel more confident managing treatment day to day.