Adverse Reaction To Serostim

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Adverse Reaction to Topical Testosterone

My doctor had prescribed a topical testosterone product for me as my free testosterone levels were low. Shortly there after I broke out in hives and acne. Well, I stopped the testosterone a week and a half ago and the acne is going away but, the...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

You may have had an allergic reaction to the patch and it may take sometime for all of the causative agent to be eliminated. There are effective ways to blunt allergic reactions (including oral steroids) and if you are still having problems you... Read more »

adverse reaction to HIV meds

On 2-5-03 the doctor I was working with stuck me with an HIV+ needle. The doctors I was sent to through workman's compensation treated me like all of the adverse reactions I was having were all in my head. When I presented the doctor with...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Many if not most persons taking triple HIV meds for post-exposure prophylaxis will experience at least annoying side effects. Though some of the side effects may be due to mitochondrial toxicity it would be highly unusual to have severe... Read more »

Managing gastric adverse reactions. JB

Dear Doctors I am a young patient on HAART since 4 years.When I began therapy it was fine but recently I started to feel some troubles regarding my stomach and also diarrhea because of the Viracept which it was included on my treatment plan plus...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

Austin, it is important for you to share this information with your health care provider and not suffer for a prolonged period because there are definitely options. To improve Viracept associated diarrhea some patients take increased fiber in their... Read more »

serostim failure

Hello Doctor ... After a 12 week regimen of serostim (6mg/saline injection daily).... I weighed two pounds less than when I started the injections. Related literature, my personal physician, the pharmacist and, of course, the serostim reps assured...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Serostim (human growthh hormone) is still an investigational drug for use in HIV+ patients other than those who have AIDS wasting syndrome. Serostim can trigger diabetes in patients and cause swelling and bone aching in many patients and is very... Read more »

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The 3rd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV

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The 4th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV

The Body Covers: The 4th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV San Diego, California September 22-25, 2002 Overview of the 4th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in... Read more »

The 2nd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy

The Body Covers: The 2nd International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy Toronto, Canada September 13-15, 2000 Conference Summaries Related Articles and Reports Pablo Tebas, M.D. Recent years have seen countless... Read more »

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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 »

Serostim

Posted by Anonymous

I have serostim I can not use as my diabetes is bad. I have 3 months worth of my own prescription. I will sell it. Please e-mail me at kewljames@aol.com if you are interested in purchasing the Serostim. Serious replies only.

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Serostim and Exercise

Posted by WillinFTL

I just started Serostim (growth Hormone) and need some help in starting an exercise program. If anyone knows the best way to exercise and see the best results from Sterostim, Please send information. Thanks

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For those with access to SEROSTIM

Posted by Anonymous

Please email me privately. Many of our brothers and sisters are having great difficulty obtaining Serostim growth hormone by Serono. This nonsense has gone on long enough. If you have access, please contact me. Time on people's lives is running... Read more »

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