Atripla Concerns

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Atripla concern

Hi Doc,I'm currently taking truvada and viramune and doing very well. I'm thinking about switching to Atripla so that I only have to take one pill everyday. My one concern is the nightmares, sleep problems I've heard about with...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

Atripla is a combination drug that contains efavirez (Sustiva), which commonly causes side effects such as sleep disturbance and nightmares. If you decide to switch, you should be prepared for the likelihood of such side effects.On the question of... Read more »

Newly infected, already on Atripla. Concerned about antibody tests

Dear Dr. Young/McGowan:I was recently infected in Oct 08. 10-31-08: (VL/CD4) 265K, 921. 11-15-08:... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

Atripla Failure Concerns

Hi,My viral load was 47,000 and my cd4 230 when the decision to go on meds was taken. I have an... Read more »

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

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Switching From Atripla to Complera

Now that the best-selling Atripla has a real competitor, an important question becomes, can people switch from Atripla to the new Complera? While switching to a new and improved drug or regimen is common, there was a concern about switching here... Read more »

Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabina + Tenofovir)

¿Qué Es Atripla? ¿Quién Debe Tomar Atripla? ¿Qué Sucede con la Resistencia a los Medicamentos? ¿Cómo se Toma Atripla? ¿Cuáles Son los Efectos Secundarios? ¿Como Interactua Atripla con Otros Medicamentos? ¿Qué Es Atripla?... Read more »

"Quad Pill" Continues to Do Well in Early Study

A new competitor to the only full-regimen pill on the market (Atripla) may emerge within another year or two with the continued development of the "quad pill". This combo pill includes three HIV drugs (the new integrase inhibitor elvitegravir +... Read more »

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 »

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Atripla Rash

Posted by Leonardo, 2 Replies

I have been on Atripla for 8 days and a rash (small red marks/blotches) has developed on my arms and torso. This is the first day it has appeared. How concerned should I be? If I can deal with this rash for a while, should I continue my medication... Read more »

Starting Atripla today...happy or horror stories?

Posted by onetrules, 2 Replies

Hi, all...thank you, everyone, for your posts. 11 years poz and I just got my first batch of Atripla. I'm a little terrified. The side effects sound a little harsh. My sleeping is awful, anyway, and trying to keep an empty stomach at night will be... Read more »

atripla

Posted by 1xltnbear2go, 1 Reply

I've been on Atripla for 2 months now, and received some labs today that concerned me a bit. I am type II diabetic for 5 years, and HIV + asymptomatic for 23 years this April. My RBC was low: 4.09 (anemia?) range:4.10-5.60. MCV is high: 107... Read more »

switching to Atripla >worried

Posted by mauka, 8 Replies

My doc convinced me to switch to Atripla since after taking crixivan for about ten years my triglycerides are pretty dang high(over 600). I've been taking Norvir, Crixivan and Truvada and the idea of just taking one pill a day is a dream indeed,... Read more »

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