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Efavirenz has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. Like many HIV medications, efavirenz [[Toxicity::may cause liver toxicity at high doses or after chronic use]].
Efavirenz has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. Like many HIV medications, efavirenz [[Toxicity::may cause liver toxicity at high doses or after chronic use]].


It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.
It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible substance use|harm reduction practices]] when using this drug.
===Tolerance and addiction potential===
===Tolerance and addiction potential===
Efavirenz is [[Addiction potential::not known to be habit-forming]]. While developing a tolerance to efavirenz is extremely rare, abusing efavirenz may cause HIV to become resistant to the drug and increase the viral load in patients with HIV.
Efavirenz is [[Addiction potential::not known to be habit-forming]]. While developing a tolerance to efavirenz is extremely rare, abusing efavirenz may cause HIV to become resistant to the substance and increase the viral load in patients with HIV.


===Dangerous interactions===
===Dangerous interactions===