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Choosing Atripla
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Side Effects
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When to Take Atripla
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?
Side Effects
I've been taking Atripla for a while, and recently I've been extremely depressed. Could this be a delayed side effect of the meds?
I'm experiencing night sweats while on Atripla; is this usual?
Are headaches and lipodystrophy side effects of Atripla?
Three days ago, my doctor put me on Atripla. I am already experiencing very disrupted sleep, severe diarrhea, extreme irritability, dizziness and extreme fatigue. Could all of these side effects be from Atripla?
After seven days on Atripla, I broke out in a skin rash. I have been told this could be from the Sustiva (Stocrin) in Atripla. Can I expect the rash to go away? How long should I wait before giving up?
Is my rash a side effect of Atripla?
When to Take Atripla
Is it okay to take my Atripla a few hours earlier or later than usual sometimes?
My doctor told me to take Atripla "on an empty stomach;" what does that mean?
Can I take Atripla at the same time as my over-the-counter pain meds?
Should I take my Atripla at the same time I used to take Sustiva (Stocrin)? Or will the fact that I am taking it at a different time than I used to take Truvada increase my chances of building a resistance?
My doctor said I can take Atripla at night for four weeks to get used to the side effects and then switch to a morning dose. What's your opinion?
Doctors recommend that people take Sustiva (Stocrin) at bedtime; does that mean that Atripla should also be taken at bedtime?
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