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Managing Your Meds

What to do about my meds!Dec 31, 2004
Protease Inhibitors... Cause Bone Loss???Dec 28, 2004
Changing meds?Dec 28, 2004
Stopping therapy with 400 CD4+'sDec 20, 2004
reyataz for crixivanDec 20, 2004
TrizivirDec 20, 2004
Simpler regime? Or stay with what I've got?Dec 20, 2004
Is Boosted Lexiva + Truvada + Ziagen more likely to fail?Dec 20, 2004
Reyataz and neuropathy in already affected patientDec 18, 2004
Dropping Combivir?Dec 11, 2004
Sticking with Tenofovir and Abacavir only.Dec 4, 2004
Replace efavirenzNov 27, 2004
Back to Crixivan and CopmbivirNov 27, 2004
Switch from AZTNov 27, 2004
general questions about my therapy and t-cell levelsNov 27, 2004
Resistance to TruvadaNov 27, 2004
CD4 196-210 Viral 2864Nov 27, 2004
Change in RegimenNov 27, 2004
Time Zone Re-dosingNov 27, 2004
Replacement for AZTNov 7, 2004
Medications 9 at one timeOct 27, 2004
TruvadaOct 16, 2004
Patient's med??????????Oct 8, 2004
Time to Start Treatment? Sep 18, 2004
viramune + prednisoneAug 31, 2004
Trivir at the get-goAug 13, 2004
New "one-a-days"Aug 13, 2004
Combo change/Dosing QuestionsAug 13, 2004
Starting treatmentJul 27, 2004
NNRTI RESISTANCE?Jul 11, 2004
Doctors not responding to resistanceJul 9, 2004
Making sure I understand your responseJul 6, 2004
Medication change successJul 4, 2004
REmoving one drug?Jun 27, 2004
NeuropathyJun 27, 2004
Switching to AtazanavirJun 4, 2004
Restarting MedJun 4, 2004
Need HelpJun 4, 2004
After 5 months on meds, I stopped.Jun 2, 2004
Afraid of this switch, please advise!May 24, 2004
Over medication??May 24, 2004
Over medication??May 18, 2004
I'm ScaredMay 17, 2004
KALETRA versus "boosted" REYATAZ: Decision Needed ASAPMay 14, 2004
The Sustiva CraziesMay 5, 2004
Pregnancy and switching medsApr 23, 2004
Not Ready To ChangeApr 18, 2004
Reyataz with NorvirApr 18, 2004
Off Meds, Feeling GreatApr 16, 2004
CD4 Dropping with Undetectable VLApr 15, 2004
high liver levels/latic acidosis/hep cApr 8, 2004
Coping with KaletraApr 8, 2004
Should I remain optimistic?Apr 8, 2004
Norvir booster?Apr 2, 2004
full aids how do I manage nowApr 2, 2004
Just diagnosed, what to do now? Apr 1, 2004
A good combination?Mar 28, 2004
switching treatment, high LDL/cholesterol levelsMar 28, 2004
Please comment On My New ComboMar 27, 2004
confusion, what to do next PLEASE HELPMar 15, 2004
Intensifying TrizivirMar 15, 2004
PLEASE HELP MEMar 11, 2004
GynecomastiaMar 1, 2004
abdominal pains & how long endure them as side effectsMar 1, 2004
<50 x 1yr, declining CD4, asymptomaticMar 1, 2004
bactriumFeb 25, 2004
Viread VS AZTFeb 17, 2004
should I change the regimen ?Feb 15, 2004
Major Treatment FatigueFeb 5, 2004
A good combination?Feb 2, 2004
Reyataz, Norvir and LipoatrophyJan 27, 2004
switching from norvir & azt & protease inhibitorsJan 26, 2004
Switching from Kaletra to Viramune follow-up questionJan 25, 2004
GynecomastiaJan 25, 2004
Stop meds after starting early?Jan 25, 2004
Undetectible Again?!?Jan 6, 2004
When to change drugsDec 28, 2003
Re:Viread/Videx EC/Epivir WarningDec 26, 2003
5 months and not undetectable - time to switch?Dec 26, 2003
Switching to Once Daily TrizivirDec 23, 2003
Your Advise AppreciatedDec 19, 2003
Getting worse?Dec 15, 2003
Meds and Binge DrinkingNov 27, 2003
AZT change to viramuneNov 13, 2003
Viread/Epivir/Videx WarningNov 13, 2003
Nausea with Comb/SustivaOct 26, 2003
ReyatazOct 26, 2003
facial wastingOct 18, 2003
Implications of the just announced results of the five year Kaletra studyOct 15, 2003
Drug Holiday, Is it a Good Decision?Oct 15, 2003
boyle, keep'em comin'Oct 3, 2003
how closeSep 15, 2003
Viramune Side EffectsSep 15, 2003
Trizivir and SustivaSep 1, 2003
ACTG 5095- Trizivir Time to Jump Ship?Aug 26, 2003
Changing medsAug 20, 2003
Add SustivaAug 19, 2003
Switching to Sustiva Viread VidexAug 9, 2003
Taking Kaletra when travelingJul 28, 2003
6 years of treatmentJul 24, 2003
first combo final combo?Jul 22, 2003
AdherenceJul 6, 2003
recently diagnosed need guidanceJul 6, 2003
advice pleaseJul 2, 2003
Switching from Zerit to VireadJun 23, 2003
DIZZINESSJun 5, 2003
Should I ask my doctor about switching treatments?Jun 5, 2003
Professional adviceMay 29, 2003
ADVICE needed, Please!!!!May 29, 2003
My doctor recommends going off medicationsMay 28, 2003
stopping treatmentMay 19, 2003
Efficacy of trizivir as sole hiv treatment after 5 year of triple combinationApr 28, 2003
When will I need to switch meds?Apr 20, 2003
Changing medication and side effectsApr 20, 2003
Early Treatment Ques.Apr 18, 2003
New to Protease Inhib.Apr 18, 2003
Stopping VireadApr 7, 2003
Fuzeon Side EffectsApr 7, 2003
undesided on treatment changeApr 6, 2003
Lupus and HIV TreatmentApr 4, 2003
Med schedule off a little .....Mar 31, 2003
Is this a side effect?Mar 30, 2003
Co-infected with HBV. Please help.Mar 29, 2003
taking medsMar 23, 2003
Need Advice about stopping treatmentMar 6, 2003
Re-dose After Vomiting?Jan 12, 2003
Second opinion on changing medicationJan 12, 2003
Restart Med(another combo)Jan 5, 2003
failing regimen and poor quality of lifeDec 29, 2002
Second OpinionDec 17, 2002
few side effects: Zerit, Viracept, & EpivirDec 16, 2002
zerit and videxDec 5, 2002
Sustiva and false PositiveDec 1, 2002
Dr. Cal Cohen, please advise.Nov 22, 2002
RE:videx/viread dosing and mealsNov 9, 2002
Drug ChangeOct 27, 2002
Available DrugOct 6, 2002
Crixivan pill loadSep 2, 2002
Reduced MedicationsSep 2, 2002
Bactrim necessarySep 2, 2002
Protease Inhibitors vs. Triple NucleosidesAug 25, 2002
Lipoma follow up for Dr. Aberg.Aug 20, 2002
genotype testAug 20, 2002
Epivir 300mg AvailibilityAug 20, 2002
Is My Physicians treatment too aggressive?Aug 12, 2002
What should I try nextAug 7, 2002
Viread/Videx dosingAug 1, 2002
Adding 1 regimenJul 29, 2002
Should I switch?Jul 29, 2002
side effectsJul 2, 2002
DDI vs D4TJun 30, 2002
how far away??Jun 26, 2002
spare tireJun 26, 2002
DDI questionsJun 21, 2002
wasJun 21, 2002
pulse therapy?Jun 18, 2002
COMBIVIR & ABACAVIR SIDE EFFECTSJun 13, 2002
How Long Should I Stay Off DrugsJun 13, 2002
Adding Viracept to my actual regime of Zerit and EpivirMay 29, 2002
time span between dosesMay 26, 2002
Sustiva Restriction Changes?May 24, 2002
Stop meds? Doctor laughsMay 12, 2002
thank you for response Dr. AbergApr 29, 2002
clarification of a march postApr 28, 2002
reusing drugsApr 18, 2002
recyling medsApr 9, 2002
To change medsApr 7, 2002
Transporting medicationMar 29, 2002
Unable to take medicines due to illness.Mar 29, 2002
Agenerase Dosing w/ NorvirMar 28, 2002
on epivir and zerit for six weeks before adding another drugMar 27, 2002
A Break from HAART!!Mar 26, 2002
Effects of stopping medsMar 26, 2002
HOW LONG WILL I BE HEALTHY???Mar 24, 2002
Holiday for a while??Mar 17, 2002
should i start againMar 17, 2002
side effects from stoppingMar 17, 2002
zerit once a dayMar 17, 2002
stopping the medsMar 12, 2002
Must I keep Norvir in original container?Mar 11, 2002
Dosing a National standardFeb 18, 2002
Time for STI ???Feb 18, 2002
Time for treatmentFeb 18, 2002
structure treatment breaksFeb 9, 2002
Taking Stocrin with Videx ECJan 30, 2002
Dr. BoyleJan 27, 2002
Viramune DosingJan 27, 2002
lipodystrophyJan 8, 2002
Numbness/Heat in Feet/LegsDec 28, 2001
How long before side effects go away?Dec 25, 2001
want info on cd4 lifespan under HAART treatment.Dec 10, 2001
Changed medsDec 4, 2001
can i live a full lifeNov 11, 2001
STI/SITOct 20, 2001
Contemplating Treatment InteruptionOct 10, 2001
Once a DaySep 18, 2001
Medicines X viral loadSep 13, 2001
twice a day but whenSep 2, 2001
kaletra/videx/azt- leeway with time?Aug 6, 2001
Meds TimingJul 19, 2001
Meals & MedsJul 18, 2001
Nelfinavir & FoodJul 18, 2001
Taking all togetherJul 14, 2001
Videx EC - a tip for usersJul 12, 2001
Stopping MedicationsJun 28, 2001
SwalloweasyJun 20, 2001
MEDS TIMINGJun 20, 2001
Crixivan and Kidney StonesJun 13, 2001
videx 2 hours after mealJun 11, 2001
Neuropathy - How early ???May 27, 2001
Time of taking medication.. Very important?May 10, 2001
timing of MedsMay 10, 2001
What does this mean from here!May 9, 2001
Cholesterol and PI'sMay 3, 2001
hemaglowbin, white cells, red cells, bloodApr 27, 2001
MedicationsApr 25, 2001
To Stop or Stay With?Apr 18, 2001
Can I Take A RestApr 11, 2001
Re. Stopping MedsApr 11, 2001
viramune+combivir Zaigen?Apr 11, 2001
kaletraApr 9, 2001
Regimen adherence and Diflucan useApr 8, 2001
sti and resistanceApr 5, 2001
Minimum level of CD4 for Anti-viral Treatment StartApr 4, 2001
Sustiva at night?Mar 28, 2001
stopping medsMar 28, 2001
One size fits all?Mar 20, 2001
tx timing strictnessMar 20, 2001
Better not to if its not done right?Feb 25, 2001
dosage of amprenavir and ritonavirSep 6, 2000
Drug timeSep 1, 2000
Sustiva -- Three Single Doses Daily?Aug 28, 2000
Is timed dosing still important with new meds?Jul 25, 2000
Viracept Schedules QuestionJun 19, 2000
adherence problemApr 17, 2000
combining crixivan and norvirMar 14, 2000
Must Sustiva be taken 600 mg at one timeMar 1, 2000
Medication TimingFeb 22, 2000
non-complientDec 30, 1999
Crixivan andOct 29, 1999
Norvir Needs to be Kept in Refrigerator ??May 4, 1998
Reply To Pill Taking TechniqueFeb 20, 1998
Viracept and swallowing...Feb 19, 1998
ANSWER TO PILL TAKING TECHNIQUEFeb 19, 1998
Tip for swallowing viraceptFeb 19, 1998
Viracept tipsFeb 19, 1998
Taking pillsFeb 19, 1998
Pill-taking technique?Feb 18, 1998
Question about indinavir twice a day?Nov 4, 1997
What does taking food with Viracept do?Sep 30, 1997
What's a "snack" with Viracept?Aug 27, 1997
Crixivan drug intake regime/timing concernJul 22, 1997
Ritonavir, 3TC, D4T combination ? Ritonavir and travels through time zones?Apr 29, 1997
PI AbsorptionApr 11, 1997



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