Atripla Herb Interactions

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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 interaction with herbal tea mixture

Hello - thanks for your time in answering questions on this site.I have been on Atripla for nearly 2 years with great results. I was recently given an herbal tea mixture as a gift that I really like. It includes the following ingriedients:...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

We do not have data on herbs and Atripla. I tell people not to take supplements to which we have no interaction data at the same time as they take their medications. Most supplements have not been studied in HIV and will probably never be. As a... Read more »

herbal tea interaction with atripla

Dear Dr.Robert,I just started atripla medication yesterday. and i am concerened about how it would intercat with a herbal tea that i make which is mixture of:Turmeric, thyme, oregano, basil, parsley, cinnamon, clove, ginger, camomile, black cumin...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You want to know if your herbal tea would "interact" with Atripla? That tea mix sounds more like the spice rack at Piggly Wiggly than something you would brew in a teapot, but I see no problem with sipping the spicy brew while taking... Read more »

Vitamin interactions with Atripla?

Dear Dr. Nelson,I have been on Atripla for the past 15 months and have had great results so far. I started a new fitness regime recently and along with jogging and a healthy diet I am taking some vitamin supplements. They are CoenzymeQ10, a...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

The only interaction data that we have on supplements and HIV medications are these : <a href="http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/insite?page=ar-00-02&post=10&param=8" target=_new>Interactions between Nutritional supplements/herbs and... Read more »

Cleanse Herbs

What cleanse herb can I take with Atripla...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

I advise strongly against using any cleansing herbs. They can be toxic and there is no such a thing as cleansing. No interaction data is available between HIV medications and herbs.If you want to cleanse, drink water through the day, eat a clean... 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 »

Solution to Atripla Side Effects (at least for me)

Posted by Wiilock, 1 Reply

Hey all, I have been on the "wonder pill" for about 3 years now. Previously was on norvir boosted invirase/truvada combo but the GI problems finally were too much.
Anyway I want to briefly recap what I've learned from some of my homeopathic... 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 »

herbs!

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

A few months ago , I saw on this board an entry from a guy called Chris regarding some Chinese Herbs.

He said he took Chinese Herbs (hepatic disease and Shousaikotou)and an Agaricus mushroom in Brazil and it boosted his CD4 and decreased VL.

I am... Read more »

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