Tenofovir/FTC Side Effects

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs What is efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate? Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of three antiretroviral drugs, which are taken together in one tablet that is a fixed dose. Efavirenz (Sustiva) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor...

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FTC/tenofovir

Dr. Wohl,You talked about FTC and tenofovir being a great new once-a-day combo. How soon do you think that will become a reality and what would be your choice for a third drug in the combination?Much appreciated,Lucy...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dear Lucy,The company that makes tenofovir and now owns FTC, Gilead Sciences, is working hard to develop a combination pill containing both drugs.It is difficult to predict when a new drug will be available to patients given all the necessary hoops... Read more »

Thank you again! (Following up "inadequate progress of Efavirenz, FTC and Tenofovir?"

Hi Ben,Just to let you know that my doctor phoned me today (on a sunday) and you were absolutely right: she had me re-test my viral load last week, and the results came in and I am undetectable! thanks so much for your kind and comforting words. You...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear J-Great news, no? I'm heartened to hear that you have such good communication lines with your doctor. Thanks for following up-- I'm sure that your shared experience will be of value to our readers.Cheers, BY... Read more »

Insufficient progress on tenofovir, FTC and efavirenz?

Dear Dr Young,I was diagnosed in December 2004 with a CD4 count of 56, a viral load of 86,000 and a CD4/CD8 percentage of 4.7.I started treatment (tenofovir, FTC, Efavirenz) on 19 January with a CD4 of 95, a VL of 100,000 and CD4/CD8 % of 5.5.At 23...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your questions and post.Looks like you started on a potent first line treatment with a high viral load. You've had a baseline resistance test (good!) and while not definitive proof, pretty good evidence that you did not acquire drug... Read more »

Insufficient progress on tenofovir, FTC and efavirenz? Thank you and follow up

Hi Dr. Ben,Thanks so very much for your careful answer to my question. You clearly have a wonderful cyber-bedtime manner! Can I bother you with a couple follow up details?You mention that you suppose my viral load was somewhere higher than 100,000...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Dear J-Thanks for your follow up and complements. Even a few positive words are very meaningful.Recalling your viral load response-- yes, it's not too unusual to see viral load hover just above the detectable level for some weeks after an... Read more »

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new treatment option. here's what you need to know.
Complera (rilpivirine/tenofovir/FTC) is like Atripla (efavirenz/tenofovir/FTC) except it replaces the Sustiva (efavirenz, Stocrin) arm with Edurant (rilpivirine). it has to be taken with a meal.... Read more »

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