Advertisement

The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource Follow Us Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter
Professionals >> Visit The Body PROThe Body en Espanol

Atripla Dose

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts

splitting Atripla dose

Hi, I started taking Atripla three weeks ago and, like many people, have the side-effect of sleepiness/loopiness about 1.5-2 hrs after taking it. Here's the situation: I am on call a lot for my job, and that sometimes entails working nights,...
Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES
Hello and thanks for your post.It is great to hear that you're doing well and I appreciate your comments.I've not (nor have heard of) tried this approach to deal with efavirenz (Sustiva, Stocrin, part of Atripla) side effects. I... Read more »

worried Mom onAtripla dose

Dear Dr. Young,my son has been on Atripla almost 7 months and I would say with great adherence, his... Read more »

Atripla Dosing Time?

Hi Doctor, I just started Atripla, and am doing ok mostly, but have a bit of trouble sleeping when... Read more »
Articles
The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

FAQs About Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

Choosing Atripla | Side Effects | When to Take Atripla Choosing Atripla How can I tell if Atripla is right for me? Can I still take Atripla, even if I've already taken HIV meds? I have HIV and hepatitis B, and my doctor wants me to... Read more »
AIDS InfoNet

Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Who Should Take Atripla? What About Drug Resistance? How Is Atripla Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does Atripla React With Other Drugs? What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead to Sell Atripla in Canada

Expanding on their US joint venture launched in December 2004, drug makers Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Gilead Sciences have agreed to market their once-daily HIV treatment Atripla in Canada, pending approval by Health Canada. The companies will... Read more »
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Approval of Atripla

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today (July 12, 2006) approved Atripla Tablets, a new fixed-dose combination of three widely used antiretroviral drugs, to be taken in a single tablet once a day, alone or in combination with other... Read more »
Connect With Others

atripla

Posted by xltnbear2go, 4 Replies
This is my second day on Atripla, and noticed some overall bloating; mostly in my legs. They're not so muscular and veiny, but full. Some anxiety, otherwise OK. Any other side affects other than those found in the internet? Read more »

ATRIPLA - 8mos

Posted by 1xltnbear2go, 4 Replies
Been on Atripla for 8 months. Labs excellent. Best single dose treatment. Must take med before bedtime; use of Tylenol PM not necessary anymore. Dreams 82% of the time "wet". Read more »

Horrible Allergic Reaction to Atripla

Posted by MikeInPhilly2, 1 Reply
Hello All,

I was diagnosed HIV + on July 5th, 2011.

My doctor and I decided to move immediately and aggressively against the virus and she prescribed Atripla.

I did OK for the first week or so. Then I broke out in a rash that while not very sightly,... Read more »

atripla first medication regimen

Posted by JavierNYC, 6 Replies
hello everyone my doctor is going to start me on atripla the one a day pill this will be my first regimen and im glade because its only one pill a day, has anyone taken this medication? i hear that some people have nightmares is that true, im... Read more »

Advertisement