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Atripla And Lipodystrophy
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Atripla and lipodystrophyWhat is the risk of developing lipodystrophy while taking Atripla?What medications most likely cause Lipodystrophy?How soon after beginning medications does lipodystropy appear?...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
The rate of serious lipodystrophy due to Atripla appears generally low (definitions may vary and there can be individual differences in susceptibilty). Over the first 1-3 years the rate of significant date distribution problems due to Atripla seems...
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atripla and lipodystrophy?i just started taking atripla. i have the vivid dreams and i was really wiped out the first week. i... Read more »Does Atripla cause lipodystrophy?My doctor tells me that Atripla does not cause many changes in fat distribution, but I'm... Read more »
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FAQs About Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)Choosing Atripla | Side Effects | When to Take Atripla Choosing Atripla How can I tell if Atripla is right for me? Can I still take Atripla, even if I've already taken HIV meds? I have HIV and hepatitis B, and my doctor wants me to... Read more »
Raltegravir vs. Efavirenz: Focus on Lipodystrophy, Lipids and Other ChangesAbnormal levels of lipids -- cholesterol and triglycerides -- and blood sugar as well as unwelcome changes to body shape have occurred in some clinical trials, particularly trials of older anti-HIV drugs. To find out if raltegravir (Isentress) is... Read more »
Body Shape Changes (Lipodystrophy)What Is Lipodystrophy? Is Lipo Dangerous? What Causes Lipo? Can Lipo Be Treated? The Bottom Line What Is Lipodystrophy? Lipodystrophy, or "lipo" for short, is a collection of body shape changes in people taking antiretroviral... Read more »
Body Distortion -- LipodystrophyLipodystrophy (lipid = fat; dystrophy = disorder) Lipodystrophy syndrome is the term used to describe a range of symptoms that include changes in body shape and metabolic changes (for the latter, see "Cardiac Concerns" and "Insulin Resistance and... Read more »
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can you avoid lipodystrophy?
Posted by hopefulone, 4 Replies
s there a way you can avoid or lesson the impact of lipodystrophy if on atripla? good diet and regular exercise? or regardless of exercise and diet youre going to change?
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starting treatment - Atripla ?
Posted by neneroc, 7 Replies
after a lot of blood work .. physicals etc etc .. Dr. has recomended me to start Atripla, honestly im nervous . Cd4 count is low and VL high, has to do with me being infected just recently (6-8months ago) I need info on it !! please from what ive... Read more » exercise and PI lipodystrophy
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
i have been on zerit, epivir and crix for more than one year. i have lipodystrophy (no more buttocks, fat loss in face and a paunch). I have always been an avid exerciser -- my doc has told me to STOP exercising, that it worsens the situation. i... Read more »
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