LAMIVUDINE vs ZERIT XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LAMIVUDINE and ZERIT XR 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	ZERIT XR
Rating	66/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.44 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LAMIVUDINE	STAVUDINE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

lamivudine zerit xr

Rating

66/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.44 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

LAMIVUDINE

STAVUDINE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, extended release

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 Zerit XR?

By our independent rating, Zerit XR 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 Zerit XR?

Lamivudine contains Lamivudine, while Zerit XR contains Stavudine — 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.