HIV Medication And Sleep Disturbances

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sleep disturbance with joints pain and tiredness

Hi I am poz from last 2 years in no medicine. I am from developing country where CD4 and viral load measuring instruments are not available. Antiviral can be bought without prescription however, very expensive. I can not afford hence not in med....

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

I would love to be able to help you, but I just don't have enough information to do that. Tiredness and joint pain can be due to a large number of causes, including various infections. It does not help your doctor to find out what is wrong... Read more »

Re: Atripla, sleep disturbance, and switching

Dr,Thank you for your answers dated Nov 10. I have been a walking zombie for the last few months... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

HAART and Disturbing Dreams?

I started HAART for the first time 4 weeks ago and have been experiencing many nightmares at night.... Read more »

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Dealing with sleep disturbance

Posted by vokz

One of the ever-recurring themes of discussions about Efavirenz and Atripla seems to be the sleep disturbance and weird vivid dreams.

I just thought I would pass on some very simple strategies by which I have eliminated these side effects from my... Read more »

Light sleeping / no sleeping / endless dreaming

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I'm on EFV, 3TC, & TDF (Efavirenz, Lamivudine, & Tenofovir). All taken at the same time, just before bed.

I either sleep so lightly that any movement or sound from my partner wakes me up; or I lie there for two to four hours not sleeping at... Read more »

disturbing trend any thoughts?

Posted by chrisbadmushroom, 2 Replies

I have noticed a disturbing trend of people on this site and other sites. People who have symptoms of hiv /aids for prolonged amounts of time who continue a downward spiral of there health., but always test negative for hiv. I know of my own... Read more »

caffeine, sleep, and HIV

Posted by Anonymous

PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY which will examine the effect of caffeine on sleep and well-being in persons with HIV. Persons with HIV and AIDS seem to suffer more sleep disruption than the general population. This study will examine what... Read more »

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