Atripla Drug

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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Atripla & drug screening

I have been taking Atripla daily for the past year recently accepted a position with a company who sent me to pre-employment drug screening. Can Atripla cause a false positive reading in this type of drug screening? I also occasionally take Xanex...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The Sustiva (efavirenz) which is contained in Atripla rarely results in a false positive blood test for marijuana. Xanax will produce a positive test for benzodiazepine if this is tested for (unlikely), but not marijuana.... Read more »

Atripla and drug test.

Okay this is a very detailed question. I have been on Atripla for about 3 years. I am up for a teaching position, but I am pretty sure I will have to take a drug test. I have a note from the nurse of my provider explaining how Atripla may interfere...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have written letters on behalf of patients on efavirenz (or Atripla) noting that false positive tests for marijuana can be seen for patients on that drug. I generally do not stipulate the drug or the underlying condition on unless that is OK with... Read more »

Atripla and drugs for erectile dysfunction

are there any side effects from taking Atripla and any erectile dysfunction pills, dosage 100 mg or 25mg.... your answer will be greatly appreciated!...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Please address your HIV questions to the HIV forum. I answer questions related to HIV and hepatitis. However, I would like you to know that there are some drug interactions between drugs like Viagra and protease inhibitors for example. You will... Read more »

Atripla and Drug Screening

I'm changing jobs - my new employer will ask for a drug screen (as well as a FULL physical). How can I tell the collecting lab my prescription and its predisposition of causing a false positive without disclosing my status and sending up red...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Urine test can be positive for THC (marijuana) for weeks after stopping Atripla. I have had scores of patients in your situation and in every case the letter provided to the patient was sufficient for the employer though I have heard of problems in... Read more »

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For those on the Atripla regimen

Posted by Pos_in_Thailand

I am giving a URL for a very interesting and complete drug interactions database. If you are on Atripla, and are on or will be needing to take any medication for any reason, you can type it's name in the search and see if there is a known... Read more »

Atripla Once a day

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was jsut prescribed by my doctor, the drug Atripla. It wasnt even in the CVS pharmacy computer yet...or on their shelves....i jsut found out I am positive and my viral load number wasnt good..81,000. So my doctor is putting me on this...anyone... Read more »

Cost of Atripla

Posted by kaoticv, 1 Reply

Hi everyone,

My partner was recently diagnosed. We are trying to figure out ways to pay for Atripla. We are both students and he gets his health insurance through his university, which unfortunately pays only $1500 maximum per policy year for... 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 »

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