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FAQs About Truvada
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Starting Treatment
Since I started Truvada + Sustiva, I've experienced itching all over my body. Is this related to the Truvada?
I've never been on HIV meds before. What side effects will I experience taking Truvada + Sustiva?
I'm on Kaletra + Combivir. Is that still considered a good combination for someone just starting treatment, or would it be better if I took Truvada or Epzicom instead of the Combivir?
My CD4 count is under 200. For my first drug regimen, should I take Truvada or Combivir along with Sustiva?
I just started taking Truvada + Reyataz + Norvir. So far the side effects have been tolerable. Should I expect more severe side effects in the future?
I am HIV positive, and I have PPD positive skin test (not active TB). Would you recommend I start treatment with a regimen of Truvada + Sustiva?
Switching Treatment
My doc thinks that Combivir is a better choice than Truvada, but I'm not so sure. Where do you stand in the Combivir vs. Truvada debate?
My doctor recommended that I switch to Truvada from Combivir, but I'm concerned about the side effects. What should I expect?
I've been losing a lot of weight while on the regimen of Combivir + Sustiva. Would I be better off switching to Epzicom or Truvada?
My doc wants me to switch to Truvada even though Combivir + Sustiva has been working really well for me for three years. Should I switch?
I recently replaced the Epzicom in my drug regimen with Truvada, and it's working great. Is this the usual response to this switch?
Is Truvada considered a replacement for Epivir, Viread or Ziagen?
I've been experiencing neuropathy and a number of GI problems with my current regimen. Would a switch to Truvada be beneficial?
Availability
Treatment options are a large factor in my decision to move to either the U.K. or Canada. Will I be able to easily continue my regimen of Sustiva + Truvada in either place?
Are the once-a-day combination pills Truvada and Epzicom available in Canada?
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