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When to Switch Treatment

Side EffectsMay 5, 2008
Having childrenMay 5, 2008
Failing TherapyMay 5, 2008
minor facial wasting after 7+ yearsMay 3, 2008
What can be done after the fact for facial lipoatrophy?Apr 25, 2008
8 1/3 years too long or wait for drug failure?Dec 8, 2007
Taking MaravirocNov 26, 2007
is atripla for life med.Nov 22, 2007
discordant responderNov 22, 2007
Are there benefits to changing meds?Nov 22, 2007
is this the rigth sequence?Nov 22, 2007
POSITIVE AND ALIVENov 1, 2007
Combivir and Sustiva Side EffectsOct 16, 2007
PPi problemsSep 2, 2007
Too Many Docs-Med ChangeSep 2, 2007
RE: switching nevirapineAug 7, 2007
switching nevirapineJul 21, 2007
Switching from AZT to Tenofovir?Jun 27, 2007
treatmentJun 24, 2007
Is it really necessary to change meds?Jun 8, 2007
Liver ResultsMay 21, 2007
CONFUSEDMay 21, 2007
Is drug combo a good one?May 21, 2007
Is this a good combo to treat hiv?May 14, 2007
Drop in CD4May 14, 2007
LESS NORVIR, MORE REYATAZ? REDUCE NORVIR?May 4, 2007
Decreasing CD4Apr 22, 2007
MY TWO DRUGSApr 9, 2007
compatibleMar 22, 2007
should I switch medsMar 22, 2007
crixivan causing hypertensionMar 19, 2007
ONE YEAR ONMar 19, 2007
what to do to loose some weight?!Feb 20, 2007
cd4 countFeb 12, 2007
What can I switch for Lexiva?Feb 12, 2007
on meds get double visionJan 29, 2007
Riding Norvir from my combo!?Jan 29, 2007
switch to TruvadaJan 29, 2007
Switching MedsJan 29, 2007
Switching from Combivir & Sustiva to AtriplaJan 29, 2007
KS and switching meds to put KS into remissionJan 17, 2007
dizziness/light headedness/ disorientedJan 17, 2007
Sustiva and sleeping pillsJan 4, 2007
Switching To AtripulaJan 2, 2007
Could I change med?Dec 25, 2006
BLIPS OR NOT ?Dec 25, 2006
Switching Regimens Because of Side EffectsDec 19, 2006
Your opinion re: Dropping Videx from regimenNov 18, 2006
My qeustion is about my CD4Nov 14, 2006
Reyataz onlyNov 14, 2006
A switch to Viramune and Epzicom?Nov 14, 2006
drug reaction?Nov 4, 2006
Long time 2 drug comboSep 22, 2006
Still Detectable at 8 monthsAug 15, 2006
Side effects of Combivir and KaletraAug 15, 2006
Question about VL and Drug resistanceAug 5, 2006
worried about labsAug 5, 2006
Another regarding AtriplaJul 21, 2006
Growing midsection: Meds or gluttony?Jul 9, 2006
Treatment Naive and Viral load roller coasterJul 9, 2006
WILL MY CD4 COUNT EVER GET OVER 300?Jul 9, 2006
3 Med Combo Failure ?Jul 3, 2006
should I switch meds??Jul 3, 2006
Combivir and Viramune Combination - Time for a Switch?Jun 25, 2006
Been On FuzeonJun 6, 2006
drug resistanceMay 4, 2006
gastritisMay 3, 2006
Change Medication to?May 3, 2006
New gall stones and HIVMay 3, 2006
On last regiment of FDA approved medicinesMay 1, 2006
Where's that One-Pill-a-Day?Apr 28, 2006
itching and wrist rashApr 28, 2006
Sustiva and DepressionApr 28, 2006
SGPT numbers upApr 25, 2006
stomach troublesApr 20, 2006
RAPID lipodystrophyApr 18, 2006
TO CHANGE OR NOT TO CHANGE?Apr 17, 2006
when to restart meds after breakApr 16, 2006
Is this resitanceApr 16, 2006
What Meds Can I Change To?Apr 16, 2006
Another option for KaletraApr 16, 2006
High BIlirubinApr 16, 2006
undetectableApr 16, 2006
resistent to all nucs - need treatment recommendationApr 10, 2006
does drug resistance diminish?Apr 10, 2006
Therapeutic Drug MonitoringApr 10, 2006
I have been off my medication for 2 monthsApr 9, 2006
Viral Load IncreaseApr 9, 2006
regimen changeApr 9, 2006
Fortovase off the marketApr 9, 2006
two readings of Viral load plus 700Mar 30, 2006
NRTI choice after phenotypeMar 30, 2006
Is it time to change medsMar 15, 2006
Is there a possibility of drug resistance?Mar 15, 2006
Should I ask my Dr?Nov 28, 2005
FUSION- T.20Oct 2, 2005
When to stop FuzeonJul 12, 2005
We need an objective opinion!!!!!!Apr 11, 2005
Seeking active medsJul 9, 2004



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