Atripla And Ecstasy

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Atripla and Ecstasy (ECSTASY, 2010)

I am doing very well on atripla, but this New Year I would like to take ecstasy with friends I use to take it, but stopped becuse of my status. I know you cant really give me advice on this, but will taking it just once have any adverse reactions?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Ecstasy is an amphetamine with both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. It increases heart rate, blood pressure and consumption of oxygen by muscles, including the heart. It increases the risk of dehydration, seizures, kidney failure, heart... Read more »

One couple's concerns about lube and the impact of ecstasy on CD4s

I was diagnosed with HIV last October and with my current CD4 volume (1161) and % (28.4) I am not... Read more »

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. »

Atripla and Street Drugs

I am taking Atripla. While there is very little research available on drug interactions with street... Read more »

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MDMA (Ecstasy)

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Ecstasy Can Cause Anemia in HAART Users

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Methamphetamine, Ecstasy Dominate Southeast Asia Drug Worries

Two new reports document the drug threats facing the Asia-Pacific Region, including Australia. Most of the 13 countries studied by the Australian National Council on Drugs indicated growing abuse of methamphetamine and ecstasy. And a report by the... Read more »

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Can ecstasy hinder HIV test results ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there. I was just wondering if taking drugs like ecstasy or cocaine a few weeks before testing can affect the results in any way ? Also, I read somewhere that ecstasy use lowers the immune system, so could this cause any problems when testing ? Read more »

Looking for info on Atripla

Posted by rickincattco, 4 Replies

Hello all,
Can some please tell me about the new drug Atripla (in plain english). I have seen a few references to it and I would like to know more aobut it. Is it a combination of other drugs out nnow or something totally new. I dont see my Doc again... Read more »

Anyone else on Atripla?

Posted by verrucktpj, 2 Replies

How long on the dizzies last when starting Atripla? I've been on it for about 7 weeks? Read more »

need info on Atripla

Posted by dcboy20, 5 Replies

just test postive docter said i should consider Atripla what side-affect should I expect please give me your honest feeling Read more »

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