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Drug Interactions

wondering the safety on medsOct 4, 2008
can i take steroids with ART?Aug 13, 2008
ARV and Pregnancy drugsJul 6, 2008
Garlic and HivJun 21, 2008
Diet pillsJun 8, 2008
Combo of PillsMay 17, 2008
Cholesterol and AtriplaMay 17, 2008
Why only Norvir for boosting?May 13, 2008
Meds and foodMay 13, 2008
IbuprofenMay 11, 2008
Can I still drink?May 10, 2008
GERD reactionApr 12, 2008
Atripla and Ginko BilobaApr 12, 2008
Protein shake and AtriplaMar 8, 2008
Kaletra and multi vitaminesMar 7, 2008
Valium & AtriplaFeb 28, 2008
Cialis & HAARTFeb 28, 2008
dear doctorFeb 28, 2008
Drug interactionsFeb 24, 2008
drug interactions (Really IMPORTANT)Feb 22, 2008
Atripla & Effexor XRFeb 16, 2008
interactionsFeb 1, 2008
vitaminsJan 17, 2008
medsJan 16, 2008
Best asthma meds to go with HIV meds?Jan 6, 2008
Reyataz and PrevacidDec 6, 2007
lipitor and sustiva ( atripla)Nov 20, 2007
Atripla and milk thistleNov 20, 2007
Atripla and PrilosecNov 17, 2007
Diet pills and atriplaNov 9, 2007
Mixing med'sNov 6, 2007
faintingOct 29, 2007
TB and ARV'sOct 14, 2007
diarrhea and atripla and heart medsOct 12, 2007
atripla and grapefruit juiceOct 11, 2007
Atripla and TestimOct 10, 2007
GRACIASSep 30, 2007
Atripla and FlonaseSep 29, 2007
interactionSep 27, 2007
Turvada, AZT, Norvir & RayatazSep 22, 2007
Can I take anti-acidSep 18, 2007
Atripla and cholesterolSep 15, 2007
Protopic/Ketoconazole/Fluticasone Safety with HAARTSep 8, 2007
Am I taking the right meds?Sep 5, 2007
Drug interactionsSep 5, 2007
GERD and Reyataz, what to do?Sep 4, 2007
chantix & phentermineAug 31, 2007
Calcium Supplements with HIV MedsAug 31, 2007
Black cohosh+medsAug 31, 2007
Epzicom vs. Truvada with Boosted ReyatazAug 21, 2007
Is this combination ok???Aug 21, 2007
Prilosec?Aug 19, 2007
Why the antibioticAug 19, 2007
Atripla & Sleep MedsAug 18, 2007
Chantix (Champix) and drug resistanceAug 15, 2007
Chantix, boosted Atazanavir, & TruvadaAug 14, 2007
Methadone interactions with HIV medsJul 31, 2007
Alli Fat-Blocker and Impact on Absorption of Meds?Jul 29, 2007
hiv treatment + vytorinJul 28, 2007
Reyataz+Norvir+NorvascJul 26, 2007
Sustiva and Truvada/Herbal therapy updatesJul 25, 2007
NorvirJul 19, 2007
Psych Meds InteractionsJul 18, 2007
CD4 COUNT AT 20Jul 16, 2007
alli Orlistat interact with HIV?Jul 16, 2007
Taking Adderal for ADHDJul 15, 2007
drug interactions with supplementsJul 15, 2007
CHANTIX INTERACTION WITH METHADONEJul 2, 2007
Coconut oilJun 23, 2007
Atripla and ChantixJun 15, 2007
What is the best drug to treat trigeminal neuralgia with hiv meds?Jun 3, 2007
Thanks AgainApr 5, 2007
Nexium w/ Boosted ReyatzMar 31, 2007
alchol and drugMar 27, 2007
Trizivir and alcoholMar 4, 2007
Blood Pressure drugsFeb 25, 2007
Epidoarl InjectionsFeb 25, 2007
Sustiva and MethadoneFeb 18, 2007
Is there a cutoff that decides when high bilirubin from Reyataz is too high?Feb 10, 2007
Protonix substitutionFeb 8, 2007
Chlorella & medsFeb 7, 2007
Valium and AgeneraseFeb 7, 2007
supplimentsJan 25, 2007
are energy drinks good for meJan 20, 2007
Use of Artemether with Viracept/TruvadaJan 15, 2007
weight loss supplementsJan 15, 2007
interaction of Kaletra and Yasmin birth control pillsJan 14, 2007
Allegra & Omnicef: Any Interactions With Truvada & Sustiva?Jan 8, 2007
VFEND and KALETRAJan 5, 2007
Re: Dialysis nurse with eye splash incidentJan 5, 2007
Kaletra and Crystal Meth - deadly combo?Jan 1, 2007
Meds with Anti-depressants?Dec 23, 2006
Stop Smoking AidsDec 20, 2006
Alcohol and new on AtriplaDec 18, 2006
viagra with nitratesDec 17, 2006
Surviver personDec 11, 2006
PROPECIA, KALETRA, TRUVADADec 11, 2006
enquireyOct 28, 2006
pain medicationOct 8, 2006
Can you take gleevec with hiv meds?Oct 8, 2006
drug interactionsOct 8, 2006
Kaletra dosage correct for my son?Sep 30, 2006
Any good treatment in Indonesia?Sep 25, 2006
Level of Reyataz Very LowSep 24, 2006
NexiumSep 17, 2006
re: LamisilSep 2, 2006
LamisilSep 1, 2006
kaletra double-boosting?Aug 30, 2006
Is it possible?Aug 17, 2006
lymph node swellingAug 15, 2006
combivirAug 14, 2006
Grapefruit seeds extractAug 5, 2006
Bioflavonoids & HIV drugsAug 3, 2006
TB results and high viral loadJul 23, 2006
Choosing your "recreational" medsJul 3, 2006
OTC supplements & HIV medicationsJul 1, 2006
Meds and SupplementsJun 25, 2006
adviceJun 3, 2006
reyetaz viread comboMay 25, 2006
What kind of reaction if any?May 25, 2006
Aciphex and HIV MedsMay 25, 2006
drug interactionMay 25, 2006
Switching HIV to facilitate use of AntibioticsMay 19, 2006
Interaction of medicinesMay 17, 2006
Drug Resistance, So Fast?Apr 10, 2006
truvada and marijuanaApr 7, 2006
BMs and KneesApr 6, 2006
Diet Pills (Phentermine) & HIV combination therapyApr 2, 2006
Drug InteractionMar 31, 2006
MAC TreatmentMar 18, 2006
Acid RefluxMar 17, 2006
Truvada & Unboosted ReyatazMar 9, 2006
HIV and proper dietFeb 27, 2006
Need for ritonovir-booster for Reyataz with Truvada in treatment-naive person?Feb 27, 2006
ZithromaxJan 30, 2006
taking hiv meds with liquid foodJan 29, 2006
Videx EC & Levothyroxine together ?Jan 28, 2006
Reyataz vs KaletraJan 22, 2006
Boosted vs Unboosted regimine--another question, seeking adviceJan 21, 2006
Sustiva and Sleep AidsJan 20, 2006
prednisone and hivJan 17, 2006
Efavirenz and Rifafour interaction?Jan 15, 2006
PEP and vaccinesJan 4, 2006
Starting MedsJan 4, 2006
Starting Acne treatmentJan 3, 2006
Rayataz and AntacidsJan 3, 2006
opinion on 3 meds while on methodoneJan 2, 2006
Zantac with Combivir & SustivaDec 25, 2005
boosted/unboosted reyataz/truvadaDec 24, 2005
Taking Videx EC on empty stomachDec 19, 2005
antacidsDec 5, 2005
Garlic, interactions with HIV medsDec 3, 2005
Lexiva/Truvada/Norvir and benzosNov 25, 2005
CYP3A PLUS SUSTIVA AND LEXIVANov 24, 2005
drug Interaction with HIV meds and LamisilNov 22, 2005
Alcohol and TherapyOct 26, 2005
AirborneOct 23, 2005
Is the regimen I am on the best under my circunstances??Oct 23, 2005
Hep C & RadiationOct 23, 2005
do they mixOct 5, 2005
ativan/vicodin/pmlSep 29, 2005
Sustiva and Truvada/Herbal therapySep 21, 2005
adipex & weight lossSep 21, 2005
Drug InteractionSep 17, 2005
Reyataz + Sustiva + Truvad? Have questionsAug 26, 2005
Poly Drug ReactionAug 16, 2005
Antiacids and ReyatazAug 15, 2005
Meds & AlbuterolJul 28, 2005
statins and efavirenzJul 27, 2005
Mixing Meds with VytorinJul 25, 2005
Switching to Lexiva/Telzir, Norvir and TruvadaJul 25, 2005
Garlic Pills and HIV med interactionsJul 25, 2005
Best regimen for me?Jul 24, 2005
Unusual comboJul 22, 2005
Vitamines+VLJul 10, 2005
Need help with possible therapiesJul 2, 2005
Drug/supplement QuestionsJun 1, 2005
Vytorin & my BF Meds?May 21, 2005
Use of FuzeonMay 21, 2005
how much food?May 21, 2005
treatmentMay 21, 2005
Kaletra's Interactions with Street DrugsMay 21, 2005
Medication AdviceMay 21, 2005
Hiv+ behaviorMay 13, 2005
Sustiva, Truvada & SerequelMay 7, 2005
RE: Yellow Fever VaccinationMay 1, 2005
Concerned Re: appropriate Treatment?May 1, 2005
Diet PillsMay 1, 2005
Yellow fever vaccinationApr 29, 2005
Isn't it about time??Apr 18, 2005
Really need your advice - aggressive herpes out breakApr 11, 2005
Welcome back! HIV and prednisoneApr 8, 2005
Reyetaz is it a P.I. or a non-nuke?Mar 30, 2005
confusedMar 10, 2005
Norvil and herbal productsMar 2, 2005
Yellow FevorFeb 27, 2005
Will begin treatment soonFeb 13, 2005
wondering about the effect of certain drugs {xanax, percoset, marijuana} on a hiv+ pplFeb 12, 2005
novir, truvada and reyatazFeb 5, 2005
Sexual ProblemsJan 31, 2005
Fosamax, Actonel and their compatibility with Sustiva, Tenofovir, LamivudineJan 28, 2005
HAART/L-LysineJan 17, 2005
medication and crack cocaine -- will it effect my treatment?Jan 13, 2005
Preventing resistance (drugs with significantly different half-lives) when stopping early treatmentJan 13, 2005
starting medsJan 11, 2005
inhaled asthma meds: effect Lymphocytes and CD4's?Jan 10, 2005
NNRTI & LipitorJan 9, 2005
HIV+ and Hep 'C' and best drug combo Jan 7, 2005
Efavirenz and atazanavir vs omeprazolJan 5, 2005
starting meds while on HEP C treatmentDec 30, 2004
alcohol and treatmentsDec 26, 2004
st johns wortDec 25, 2004
First regimenDec 22, 2004
ARV & ALCOHOL - DO THEY MIX?Dec 21, 2004
Reyataz and neuropathy in already affected patientDec 18, 2004
Man Boobs? Videx? Switch?Dec 15, 2004
VIREAD DOSE ADJUSTMENTDec 3, 2004
truvada, reyataz and heart medsNov 29, 2004
Flu VaccineNov 23, 2004
Birth control pills and HAARTOct 24, 2004
HAART and anti-psychotic medsOct 19, 2004
melanomaOct 6, 2004
It is not always the VidexSep 11, 2004
mevacor + sustiva + truvadaSep 6, 2004
Declines in CD4 with VidexSep 5, 2004
Switching Med Timing...Aug 25, 2004
Crystal Meth and Immune SystemAug 8, 2004
Recreational Drugs & Starting TreatmentAug 7, 2004
Metamucil??Jun 8, 2004
viread with videxJun 2, 2004
Recent diagnosisMay 6, 2004
10 things to know about hivApr 26, 2004
Proton Pump Inhibitors and ReyatazApr 5, 2004
Zoloft and anti viralsMar 7, 2004
zoloftMar 4, 2004
fosamprenavir and tenofovir interactionFeb 27, 2004
Recreational drugs and HIV treatmentFeb 9, 2004
Reyetaz, videx, tenofovirFeb 4, 2004
starting cocktail while on methadoneJan 2, 2004
ADHD Medications and HIVDec 29, 2003
Sustiva and rifampin, hep B tooNov 23, 2003
Average time to undetectable when starting treatmentNov 23, 2003
Re: Rumor About Gilead SciencesNov 11, 2003
interactionNov 4, 2003
Viagra follow upNov 1, 2003
sleep aids with medsNov 1, 2003
lipids going through the roof on PI therapyNov 1, 2003
viagraOct 30, 2003
lipids going through the roof with pi combo?Oct 22, 2003
Reyataz and PrevacidOct 12, 2003
Child needs immediate helpOct 3, 2003
garlic/protease inhibitorsSep 2, 2003
drinkingAug 11, 2003
Drug Interaction - P450Aug 10, 2003
Switching to Sustiva Viread VidexAug 9, 2003
Switching to SustivaAug 8, 2003
Cure?Jul 28, 2003
Long term Diazipan use and AntiretrovialsJun 19, 2003
Sustiva and WARFARINMay 27, 2003
?Drug Interactions between HAART and Cardiac MedsMay 24, 2003
Some questions to ask -TB and HIVMay 7, 2003
HIV Preventive treatmentApr 15, 2003
Why don't any doctors prescribe steroids anymore???Mar 30, 2003
HIV and Bells PalseyMar 20, 2003
methotrexate and HIV medicationsMar 12, 2003
Confused on CocktailMar 1, 2003
Low Level ReplicationDec 27, 2002
Viread/Videx/SustivaDec 22, 2002
zerit and videxDec 5, 2002
RE:videx/viread dosing and mealsNov 9, 2002
Viread + Videx EC with food?Oct 16, 2002
recreational drugs....Sep 23, 2002
taking to much medicine?Sep 9, 2002
BOILSAug 1, 2002
Viread/Videx dosingAug 1, 2002
Over the Counter cold and flu medsJul 28, 2002
Interactions?Jul 24, 2002
Medrol before HAARTJul 21, 2002
glucose intoleranceJun 13, 2002
Sustiva dosageJun 13, 2002
alcohol and hiv medicationMay 12, 2002
viread/ddiMay 12, 2002
2 non nukesMay 11, 2002
hiv meds and alchaholMay 3, 2002
body weight and dosageApr 21, 2002
LescolApr 11, 2002
Xanax and sustiva/Trizivir???Mar 30, 2002
HIV meds in HIV/HCV personMar 18, 2002
side effects from stoppingMar 17, 2002
Kava kava and HIV medsMar 16, 2002
tripla combination therapyMar 11, 2002
Newly Diagnosed on MedsFeb 9, 2002
Sustiva and a positive drug testFeb 9, 2002
take Videx EC along with other pill?Dec 23, 2001
nasonex and hivDec 21, 2001
NeurontinNov 14, 2001
Milk ThistleOct 14, 2001
drug interactionAug 31, 2001
High Dose KaletraJul 2, 2001
Should PWA avoid protease?May 20, 2001
PI's and triglycerides, DDI and neuropathyMay 17, 2001
ecstasy and medsMay 11, 2001
DiazepamMay 10, 2001
HIV Meds with false positve resultsMay 4, 2001
Wellbutrin and Amprenavir?May 3, 2001
Mocrea Fraud?May 2, 2001
patientApr 29, 2001
sustiva side effects resurfacing after 2 yearsApr 29, 2001
Twice daily dosing of Crixivan without RitonavirApr 26, 2001
changing treatmentApr 18, 2001
Medication questionApr 9, 2001
Sustiva False Positive - CCFeb 25, 2001
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and HAARTFeb 25, 2001
When to Jump to New Virus Entry InhibitorsFeb 13, 2001
HIV+ with COPDNov 13, 2000
Treatments while diagnosed with COPDOct 23, 2000
drug interactionsOct 2, 2000
street drugs - adverse side effects with hiv drugsSep 25, 2000
HIV meds/herbal meds/smoking?Sep 21, 2000
Paxil / Combivir / Viracept - and Bad Reactions from this combination?Sep 15, 2000
Can I Take it ?Sep 11, 2000
Delavirdine interactions with Indinavir and other antiretrovirals.Sep 6, 2000
HIV Meds and other inhibitors (DMM)Sep 5, 2000
PravacholJun 4, 2000
amprenavir (agenerase) and abacavir (ziagen) synergyMay 24, 2000
Treatment & AlcoholMar 30, 2000
Interactions between antiretrovirals and multiple hormone treatmentMar 30, 2000
hydrea once moreMar 23, 2000
Recreational Drugs & MedsFeb 7, 2000
once-daily dose of FortovaseJan 24, 2000
Is Lipator the wrong drug for high cholesterolJan 4, 2000
Bottoms Up!Dec 9, 1999
Combo, Viagra, Lipitor Okay?Oct 5, 1999
Ziagen & AlcoholSep 16, 1999
Safely Substite Only Sustiva for Norvir/Invirase?Aug 20, 1999
Canadadian web-site for drug interactions specifically methadone & ViramuneJul 6, 1999
Sustiva and alcoholJun 14, 1999
protease inhibitor boostingMar 31, 1999
Viagra & PI'sJun 15, 1998
Crix and fluidsMay 11, 1998
pis/popper/viagraMay 4, 1998
Wellbutrin, Zyban, and ritonavirFeb 22, 1998



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