LAMIVUDINE vs VIDEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LAMIVUDINE and VIDEX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	LAMIVUDINE	VIDEX
Rating	66/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.44 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LAMIVUDINE	DIDANOSINE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, chewable
Drug class	Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

lamivudine videx

Rating

66/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.44 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

LAMIVUDINE

DIDANOSINE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, chewable

Drug class

Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lamivudine or Videx?

By our independent rating, Videx scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Lamivudine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Lamivudine and Videx?

Lamivudine contains Lamivudine, while Videx contains Didanosine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.