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Atripla And High Liver Enzymes

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Elevated liver enzymes on atripla

Hi I have been on atripla for a little over a year and I haven't had any problems. However, about a week ago my doctor noticed elevated liver enzymes and decided to re-check them. I haven't gotten the new results yet. Is there anything I...
Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine
You don't indicate what tests and how elevated they were. Atripla can result in increased liver enzymes in some patients. There are also many other kinds of medical conditions, drug interactions, etc that can result in these abnormalities. So... Read more »

high liver enzymes

have had HIV for 3 yrs now. Recently moved to a new state. After just getting my bloodwork done i... Read more »

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

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High Sex Drive and Atripla

Posted by malcolm, 2 Replies
I started Atripla a few days ago and since I get really horny at night. I take it around 10 p.m. just after having some turkey slices. During the night I wake my boy up and pound away. He says I should not be concerned but is it unusual? I can't... Read more »

High Sex Drive and Atripla

Posted by malcolm, 4 Replies
I started Atripla a few days ago and since I get really horny at night. I take it around 10 p.m. just after having some turkey slices. During the night I wake my boy up and pound away. He says I should not be concerned but is it unusual? I can't... Read more »

Atripla -- High Triglycerides, Lovaza or Lopid use

Posted by JimNC, 1 Reply
My husband was diagnosed with HIV in 2009. He'd obviously been POS for quite a long time. (2,000,000+ HIV count, T cell 180). He went on Atripla, quickly reducing his HIV count from 2M-500K-50K-500 every 3 months, now undetectable. His T cells has... Read more »

Liver??

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I can't seem to find any info so I thought I would ask you guys. I tested negative on elisa and pcr (dna) at 34 days. I am going to follow up @ 3 months. Can occasional pain (I don't know if its from contant prodding) on the right side under rib... Read more »

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