How To Change The Timing Of HIV Meds

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hiv meds and time change

Dr. Bob,First let me say that I appreciate you all the other docs on the site. Thanks to you all I have learned so much about living with HIV. This may seem like a dumb question but I am going to ask it. I have been taking Atripla for over a year...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Dennis,Your question is not silly! If you want to see some really silly questions, check the chapter "Funny Questions" in the archives. Some of those are actually light years beyond silly.The "fall forward or spring back"... Read more »

first time meds - change over time?

Good Morning everyone. I have a quick question about my therapy I have been on the following... Read more »

Response from David Wohl, M.D. »

Time to change meds?

I am 54 years old and was diagnosed HIV+ about a year ago and have been on Atripla for 8 months and... Read more »

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

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Employment drug test positive which HIV med is it

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have recently changed my combination to 3TC, Abacavir and Efavirenz. I work within an industry that requires regular and random drug and alcohol testing. My urine tests are now coming back positive for canabanoids ( I dont smoke dope). I can have... Read more »

stopping hiv meds

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My doctor yesterday threw me for a loop when he asked me about stopping my meds. I have been HIV+ since 1989 with a viral load of 200 or under and a T cell count of over 1100. These numbers have remained relatively consistent for years. Does anyone... Read more »

HIV med success stories?

Posted by sunkyst, 7 Replies

Does anyone here have any success stories with HIV meds i.e. you've been on treatment for a while and it's working well for you without too many serious side effects? Read more »

can you live a normal life without meds if ur HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

can you live a normal life without medicines if your HIV+??? How long can live without these medicines? Read more »

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