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Choosing Atripla

I have HIV and hepatitis B, and my doctor wants me to start treatment for both right away. Is Atripla a good choice for me?
My doctor thinks I should switch to Atripla even though I'm tolerating my current drug regimen well. Is this a good idea?
I recently started taking Viramune + Kaletra, and I'm suffering from bad and frequent bowel movements. My doctor's recommending a switch to Atripla. Should I change?
Why is Atripla more expensive than Sustiva (Stocrin) + Truvada?
I have been taking Sustiva (Stocrin) + Epivir + Zerit since I was diagnosed in 2000. A new doctor wants me to start Atripla instead of continuing on my current regimen -- what do you think?
I am considering a switch to Atripla, but I haven't been able to find information on its failure rates or longevity. Is there any data on this?
I am currently taking Sustiva (Stocrin) + Viread + Epzicom (Kivexa). Would it be simple to switch to Atripla? Would I need to worry about any differences in side effects?
For the past three years, I've been doing well on Combivir + Sustiva (Stocrin), but I'm worried about the possible long-term side effects of the AZT in Combivir. I was considering a switch to Atripla -- what do you think?
I'm doing well on Sustiva (Stocrin) + Truvada. The new drug, Atripla, combines both -- is there any reason for me not to switch?
Is it OK to switch to Atripla even if my current regimen of Reyataz + Norvir + Truvada works?

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