Taking Atripla Again After Two Weeks

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Atripla

Brand name: Atripla Generic name: efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir, or EFV/FTC/TDF Class: NNRTI and NRTI -- single-tablet regimen (STR) Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com , (800) 321-1335, and Gilead Sciences, www.gilead.com , (800) GILEAD-5 (445-3235), www.atripla.com AWP: $2,080.97/month Standard Dose: One tablet (600 mg efavirenz/200 mg emtricitabine/300 mg tenofovir), once a day, preferably at bedtime, on an...

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Atripla side effects: two weeks and still there.

Hello,I started Atripla a bit more than two a week ago and I have just need some advice on how to manage side effects. At first I experienced severe dizziness, only the first day problems sleeping. The dizziness was common in the mornings; I think...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The central nervous system side effects of Atripla (usually due to efavirenz)often will persist up to 4 weeks (that is where patience comes in!) after starting and for 5-10% will last longer. For small % (1-3%) may be annoying enough to result in a... Read more »

Atripla (I should have started taking it at night)

I started Atripla 4 weeks ago. No previous therapy. I have been taking it when I get up in the morning. After two weeks my doctor suggested I take it a little later with food to ease the side affects. After another two weeks the side affects are...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your qusetion.Usually we would recommend that Atripla be taken at night before bedtime on an empty stomach. Food can increase the absorption of the medicine and increase the side effects. Taking it 2 hours after a meal is best.Taking it... Read more »

just started taking atripla

I just started treatment (atripla) 2 weeks ago. Usually I suffer no side effects from any medications but this is kicking my butt!!! I can't sleep - I toss and turn all night - vomiting in the morning and in a fog until noon. I had hives for a...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello Lori and thanks for your post.It sounds like you're having a particularly bad experience with the efavirenz part of Atripla. Side effects that last until noon, especially after two weeks of treatment, suggest to me that you may very well... Read more »

Psychiatric Side effects of Atripla and taking it on an empty stomach.

I just started therapy with Atripla about four weeks ago. I have had problems with anxiety, and nervousness. It makes me feel very self conscience and insecure. Sometimes even confused at work. I'm wondering if these side effects will fade...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

For most but not all patients who experience brain/central nervous system side effects from the efavirenz in Atripla--the symptoms diminish over the first 2-6 weeks. Some studies have suggested that after 4-6 weeks the rate of those side effects... Read more »

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Two weeks down and a life time to live

Posted by trulife, 2 Replies

Well folks...it's the end of two weeks on Atripla and so far things are going well. Side effects have been limited and are now subsiding. My biggest problem so far is swallowing the pill. I have always had trouble swallowing pills...go figure...a... Read more »

Atripla was not for me

Posted by RL9141, 3 Replies

After one week on Atripla, my doctor took me off of the med. 7 days in, I broke out from head to toe in an awful rash. It itched, was uncomfortable, and look(s) horrible. Today I had to start taking Prednisone to help clear up the rash. Once that is... 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 »

Atripla and weight gain

Posted by mimilove, 2 Replies

I have been reading a lot of posts about Atripla and weight gain and the same info keeps coming back that Atripla does not cause weight gain. Well, I feel this is false information because a lot of hivers claim the same condition of weight gain... Read more »

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