Atripla And Sun Sensitivity

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Atripla & Sun sensitivity?

Dr.'s, I tested poz last month and really want you to know how helpful these forums are. I started Atripla last month and feel that it has made me more sensitive to sunlight. I never burn, but the first time I went to a pool this year (with 35...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Are you taking any other meds that are known to increase sensitivity to sunlight (such as sulfa or tetracycline antibiotics)? I have had some patients report increased sensitivity to UV light on a variety of HIV regimens but I have noticed any... Read more »

re: Atripla causing skin sensitivity to sunlight?

i had the same problem and found using a sunblock helped tremendously.... Read more »

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Atripla causing skin sensitivity to sunlight?

Hello there, I have been on Atripla now since last November, and had no problems with the drug... Read more »

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Itchy skin rash from sun and meds?

Posted by DJones, 5 Replies

I have been on Fluconazole, Acyclovir and Atripla for about 6 months. I noticed problems with a terrible itchy skin rash when I was in the sun when the summer began. I have stayed out of the sun or put sun block on until last Saturday I was at a... Read more »

Atripla was not for me

Posted by RL9141, 3 Replies

After one week on Atripla, my doctor took me off of the med. 7 days in, I broke out from head to toe in an awful rash. It itched, was uncomfortable, and look(s) horrible. Today I had to start taking Prednisone to help clear up the rash. Once that is... Read more »

Have HIV and on Atripla with a question

Posted by Starboy, 4 Replies

Hi All:
I have been on Atripla since it first came out and recently notice that I seem to be not allergic to Poision Ivy anymore. Was wondering if any one else has a similar experience. I have been working in my woods all week in Poision Ivy which I... Read more »

switched to Atripla! wooohoooooo

Posted by mauka, 3 Replies

Man I was pretty worried but I guess so far so good, no nightmares, dreaming a lot yes but it ain't bad at all! The only thing is when i go to bed I get so itchy on my feet and legs and scratch almost to bleed any tips on that? Thanks everyone for... Read more »

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