Drugs Adverse effects 1 Interleukin Depression, disorientation, confusion, and comma 2 Steroids Mania or depression 3 Efavirenz (Sustiva) Decreased concentration, depression, nervousness, nightmares 4 Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) Mania, depression 5 Interferon Neurasthenia fatigue syndrome, depression 6 Zalcitabine (Hivid) Depression, cognitive impairment 7 Vinblastine Depression, cognitive impairment Source: HIV mental health treatment issues.

Table 1: Antiretroviral drugs for HIV positive patients with their adverse effects.