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Doctors and Medications

sertralineJul 13, 2008
chronic eye twitching/ticsJul 13, 2008
atriplaJul 6, 2008
missed doseJul 1, 2008
re: atripla and chantixJun 15, 2008
AtriplaMay 25, 2008
Trazodone dosageMay 25, 2008
Atripla/DepressionMay 25, 2008
anxietyMay 23, 2008
Anxiety panic attacks and ARV'sMay 23, 2008
RITONAVIR and WELLBUTRINMay 5, 2008
decline?, Atripla?May 5, 2008
atripila adderallMay 5, 2008
I need a MH dr.May 5, 2008
drug interactions (Really IMPORTANT)Apr 29, 2008
CAN U TAKE TRAZADONE WITH ANTIVIRALSApr 28, 2008
DR's and Prescription medicationsFeb 25, 2008
Restarting HIV MedsFeb 17, 2008
effexorFeb 17, 2008
Atripla AdviseJan 28, 2008
DEPAKOTE ?PROZACDec 21, 2007
Mental Health Issues and Starting TreatmentDec 1, 2007
started meds and now lexaproDec 1, 2007
BIPOLARDec 1, 2007
Atripla concernDec 1, 2007
sleep & HIV medsNov 29, 2007
dyskinesiaNov 15, 2007
Hypomania and ChantixNov 14, 2007
prozac and pmddOct 27, 2007
Atripla and bipolar medsOct 20, 2007
Drug InteractionsSep 19, 2007
Should I be on MedicationSep 2, 2007
Follow UpAug 26, 2007
cd-4 count/vl sameAug 21, 2007
increasing dexadrine doseJul 25, 2007
sideffects of Paxil and LexaproJul 19, 2007
cmv of the brainJul 17, 2007
MedsJul 8, 2007
Dear Dr. HorwathJul 2, 2007
What am I to "think"?Jun 26, 2007
effexor and sleep problems?Jun 26, 2007
Atripla/ SSRI / CNS Side EffectsJun 24, 2007
atripla. how fast does it work?Jun 24, 2007
a.m. adherenceJun 17, 2007
AM i losing my mind?Jun 13, 2007
depression/neorpathyJun 7, 2007
EffexorJun 7, 2007
Do I need to Give Up Meds?Jun 5, 2007
Memory loss and HIV treatmentApr 5, 2007
PAIN RELIEFFeb 9, 2007
manic/bipolar disorderFeb 7, 2007
Xanax & ZoloftJan 31, 2007
Swelling in the faceJan 22, 2007
Zoloft and supplementsJan 22, 2007
adderallJan 22, 2007
depression from medicationJan 16, 2007
bad dreamsDec 19, 2006
very high doses of zoloft and xanax xr?????Dec 19, 2006
Anxiety & HIV medsDec 19, 2006
CholesterolDec 19, 2006
hiv and chicken poxDec 19, 2006
NevirapineDec 19, 2006
is it ok to take lofepramine in themorning instead of night timeNov 25, 2006
Ruling out Sustiva related depressionNov 13, 2006
InositolOct 15, 2006
memory lossOct 15, 2006
drugs for mental conditionOct 15, 2006
Mood Swings and personality changeSep 19, 2006
H.I.V. and pain medicationJul 30, 2006
Is SAMe safe?Jul 29, 2006
ZYPREXA?Jul 29, 2006
Zoloft and facial ticsJul 29, 2006
High LDLJul 23, 2006
Pain ManagementJul 23, 2006
Zoloft?Jul 23, 2006
dont know what to doJul 23, 2006
Stopping HIV medsJul 22, 2006
GynecologistsJul 22, 2006
HIV + herpesJul 22, 2006
To sleep, perchance to dream...Jul 7, 2006
prolonged zoloft useJul 5, 2006
homo vanillic acidJun 12, 2006
MRSA infections dangerJun 12, 2006
ginseng and hiv medsMay 4, 2006
Paxil versus LexaproMay 4, 2006
AK602May 4, 2006
Valium and it's effect on Cd4 counts?May 4, 2006
Nightmares, fatique, medicationMay 3, 2006
hypomanic reaction to medsApr 25, 2006
Valproic acidApr 25, 2006
zoloft and kaletra/combivir .are they safe togrther?Apr 8, 2006
When do i need med?Apr 8, 2006
follow up on bipolar and hiv+Mar 24, 2006
sustiva and previous history of depressionMar 20, 2006
pill fatigueMar 20, 2006
Is it time to change doctor?Mar 20, 2006
csa 54Mar 20, 2006
How safe is Klonopin?Mar 17, 2006
Bipolar and HIV+Mar 17, 2006
Anxiety AND depression medicationMar 3, 2006
The medication effexorMar 3, 2006
moderate alcoholFeb 16, 2006
Fear of SustivaFeb 14, 2006
stimulants (dextroamphetamine, provigil) depression, hiv fatigueJan 12, 2006
kaletra and benzodiazapansJan 12, 2006
follow up questionJan 6, 2006
risperdal an antidepressant?Jan 6, 2006
citalopramJan 6, 2006
xanax and zoloftJan 6, 2006
Which has the better effectJan 5, 2006
HIV dementiaNov 22, 2005
About LexaproNov 22, 2005
Another bipolarNov 22, 2005
Cd4 count 7 dementia diagnosedNov 22, 2005
st johns wortNov 22, 2005
Depakote Level For Bipolar Disorder Affecting Sustiva/Truvada Levels For HIVNov 22, 2005
question about wellbutrinNov 22, 2005
WellbutrinNov 16, 2005
mental healthNov 16, 2005
can i change from lexapro to zoloftNov 10, 2005
Long term effect of LexaproNov 8, 2005
Panic anxiety disorderOct 31, 2005
dexadrine, strattera, or provigilAug 31, 2005
night sweats ,resperidal, combivir,viramune & hivAug 31, 2005
Zoloft and Facial muscular ticks and abnormalitiesAug 31, 2005
HIV & RemeronAug 31, 2005
Early signs of maniaAug 31, 2005
Labido loss on Lexapro regained when on blood thinners?Aug 31, 2005
EffexorAug 31, 2005
will remeron make me gain weightAug 31, 2005
Paxil & Meth useAug 31, 2005
Soft bipolar and medsJul 24, 2005
dexadrineJul 24, 2005
Insomnia troublesJul 24, 2005
new meds= nut houseJul 24, 2005
meds, doctors and meJul 24, 2005
lithium & hivMay 3, 2005
OCD & HIV MedsMay 3, 2005
Bipolar/Borderline/HIV/Hep B/CMay 3, 2005
Bipolar MedicationFeb 19, 2005
SSRIs vs Triclycic antidepressantsFeb 19, 2005
aids and schizophreniaFeb 14, 2005
sustiva side effectsFeb 14, 2005
Paxil Vs. LexaproFeb 14, 2005
Bi-Polar Dx and DepakoteFeb 9, 2005
AIDS DEMENTIA...DRUGS AVAILABLEFeb 9, 2005
anxiety and pentamidine / sustivaFeb 8, 2005
Bi-PolarJan 20, 2005
VIRAMUNE AND ANTIDEPRESSANTSJan 20, 2005
Prozac Interactions with HAARTJan 20, 2005
Stop taking Neurontin and gone CrazyNov 17, 2004
flu shotNov 17, 2004
Which Drug is Worst ?Nov 1, 2004
mrOct 30, 2004
Anti histamines and moodOct 19, 2004
sustiva on the brainSep 14, 2004
Missed Dose and other issuesSep 14, 2004
HAART and ZoloftSep 3, 2004
LIMOTRIGINE AND WHAT IT DOES TO YOUR HEART?Aug 25, 2004
Ritalin and ViraceptJul 28, 2004
Norvir + NardilJul 23, 2004
Tumor on Brain and stemJul 22, 2004
When does one need HIV treatment?Jul 21, 2004
HIV DEMENTIAJul 6, 2004
Am I depressed?May 10, 2004
HIV tests and anti-depressantsMay 10, 2004
Anti Anxiety Medicine & ViraceptMay 2, 2004
Remeron - could it have caused false positive Cushing's tests?May 1, 2004
Currently HAART and Seizure medication interactionsApr 22, 2004
Remeron & Valium?Apr 21, 2004
Drug Interactions between Levitra and HIV/depression meds?Apr 21, 2004
Scared of HIV medicationApr 21, 2004
HIV DementiaApr 18, 2004
Benzo WithdrawalApr 18, 2004
Sustiva and Wellbutrin interactionsApr 18, 2004
Zoloft and anti viralsApr 18, 2004
is this safe ? restoril, klonipin & ambien?Apr 18, 2004
Myoclonus from AntidepressantApr 8, 2004
Depakote & Labs TestApr 6, 2004
Lexapro doseApr 6, 2004
antidepressents and neauseaApr 6, 2004
need answer for severe anxiety an fatigueMar 3, 2004
I have become undectable now what ??Mar 3, 2004
unpleasant side effects of zoloftFeb 10, 2004
Seizures and HIV treatmentFeb 10, 2004
Effect of Remeron and Clonazepam on WBC'sFeb 10, 2004
RemeronFeb 10, 2004
Antidepressants and HIV testsFeb 10, 2004
antidepressants: effect on immune system and possible cause of false negative ELISA?Feb 10, 2004
Treatment with ZyprexaFeb 4, 2004
sustiva episodeFeb 2, 2004
dexadrine dependenceJan 8, 2004
lexapro-vs-celexaDec 15, 2003
Identifying sustiva problemsDec 4, 2003
Hiv encephalopathyNov 11, 2003
excrutiating post operative painNov 4, 2003
Heebee Jeebees with Kaletra/Viread + antidepressantsNov 3, 2003
HIV and addicted to prescription pain pillsNov 3, 2003
Severe depression and mood swingsNov 3, 2003
Experiementing to find the right medicine?Oct 2, 2003
neuropathy: psych meds vs. pain management medsSep 23, 2003
Over MedicatingSep 23, 2003
amino acidsSep 18, 2003
Risperdal?Sep 9, 2003
Anxiety/PanicAug 21, 2003
Dr. afraid of prescribing Dexidrine. I need it.Aug 21, 2003
st. john's wortAug 11, 2003
What to do when no one will help my daughterJul 25, 2003
Sustiva side effectsJul 24, 2003
Trying sustivaJun 25, 2003
effexor vs. prozacJun 25, 2003
My 11 year old is angryMay 22, 2003
Loosing it in Las VegasMay 22, 2003
valium vs diazepamMay 22, 2003
Mental Health Take Aways from IAPACMay 9, 2003
Psych. meds... long term?May 1, 2003
Unable to find a suitable anti-depressant.Apr 23, 2003
taking famvir w/ wellbutrinApr 23, 2003
HIV EIA test and ImmunosuppressantsApr 23, 2003
Dementia?????Apr 23, 2003
Psych symptoms after stopping Videx + ZeritApr 23, 2003
Drug effect, Nerves, or Dementia?Apr 23, 2003
Considering side effectsApr 7, 2003
Durg effects on cd4 countsApr 7, 2003
KlonopinApr 7, 2003
How toxic/useful is my psychiatric drug regimen?Apr 7, 2003
severe dementiaMar 26, 2003
Is there any help with aids dementia?Mar 24, 2003
Coming off ProzacMar 14, 2003
antidepressantsMar 14, 2003
How safe is Paxil For Children?Mar 14, 2003
New Cocktail containing efavirenzFeb 27, 2003
Ritalin/HIVFeb 11, 2003
Oxandrin mood swingsFeb 11, 2003
Concentration lossFeb 11, 2003
Paxil or RemeronFeb 11, 2003
Diazepam and SustivaFeb 10, 2003
HIV medicines and AntidepressantsFeb 10, 2003
Wellbutrin and facial ticksFeb 10, 2003
Effexor vs ProzacFeb 8, 2003
CNS side effects of SustivaFeb 8, 2003
HIV Cognitive-Motor Disorder and DementiaFeb 8, 2003
PeptideTJan 6, 2003
viral loadsOct 24, 2002
Zoloft/ADCOct 23, 2002
Sustiva with pre-existing mental illness?Oct 9, 2002
Refusing treatmentSep 6, 2002
schizophrenia and hiv - I kid you notAug 27, 2002
Am I addicted to my meds?Aug 25, 2002
Fighting Fatigue and AngerJun 18, 2002
Do facts/details get in the way?May 9, 2002
getting helpApr 28, 2002
how do I cope????Apr 7, 2002
dexadrine it's useMar 25, 2002
Manic Depressive, Positive, and Methamphetamine Self-medicatedMar 14, 2002
psychological effects caused by HIV meds?Feb 14, 2002
I'm angeryJan 29, 2002
cost of treatmentAug 20, 2001
Doc thinks I'm depressed. I think it's the meds.. ConfusedAug 12, 2001
Antidepressants seem less potentJul 7, 2001
Energy Levels? Antidepressant or DepoTesterone Therapy?osterone levesApr 11, 2001
HIV+ And Antidepressant MedicationsMar 25, 2001
DementiaMar 23, 2001
Mood Changes with Drug Changes?Mar 6, 2001
Time for a change?Jan 31, 2001
Depressed, lonely and fatiguedJan 16, 2001
Problems with counselorNov 6, 2000
Long term effects of drug therapy on mental healthOct 4, 2000
I'm scared.Aug 27, 2000
loss of will?Jul 14, 2000
Therapist Vs. Psychiatrist Vs Primary PhysicianMay 3, 2000
AntidepressantsMay 1, 2000
What Can Counsellors Do?Mar 14, 2000
Rolly-CoasterMar 14, 2000
Is poor mental health due to progression of AIDSNov 30, 1999
Gay counselor biasSep 22, 1999
Am I depressed or just NUTS?Jul 1, 1999
How to sleep longerJun 21, 1999
horrible mood swings are ruining my lifeMay 20, 1999
Mental effects 2May 9, 1999
Feeling UselessMar 16, 1999
I can't explain my depressionMar 15, 1999
Major depression and i cant snap out of it!Jan 12, 1999
Do doctorsJan 12, 1999
Non progressor and specific geneDec 28, 1998
Can I do it all by myself?Nov 5, 1998
Should I be worried?Oct 20, 1998
paranoidSep 24, 1998
Can a fundamentalist christian be a good doctor for Gays?Aug 18, 1998
Is Xanax controlling my life?Jul 27, 1998
Angst of aJul 8, 1998
Is my doc not asking right questions?Jul 6, 1998
My Doctor is an AssJul 6, 1998
Forgetfullness and confusion?Jun 17, 1998
Immune to antidepressents?Jun 15, 1998
WHY IS LOVING ONESELF IMPORTANT?May 13, 1998
Should I worry about depression rebound?May 4, 1998
apathetic doctorsApr 21, 1998
Recently diagnosed questiongs about counselingMar 23, 1998
Declining TreatmentsJan 16, 1998
Getting involved with one's own treatmentJan 5, 1998



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