Atripla Interaction With The Sun

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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 & 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 »

Atripla and no-xplode intercations are there any?is it safe to take no-xplode and atripla?

Is it safe to take no-xplode if im on atripla? im healthy and have no other illness my blood work is all good! are there any interactions? or is it safe to do so?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I am not aware of any published data formally looking at safety of using the body building product No-xplode and Atripla. General experience with similar products suggests that there should not be any major concerns but I recommend that you discuss... Read more »

Atripla for graveyard shift workers (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS)

Hello, I work a 12hr overnight shift and was placed on Atripla. I have been on this regiment for only 5 days now and take it during the mornings before bedtime. I still have dizziness, and fatigue, after having 5 - 6hrs of sleep and also during the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Since this is a one pill once per day regimen, you can try adjusting the time you take Atripla to see if this mitigates the side effects. Many people have similar complaints when starting an efavirenz-based regimen. (Efavirenz is one of the... Read more »

New to Atripla (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS, 2010)

Hi Dr. BobI was diagnosed with HIV back in 2004 and just started taking Atripla about a month ago. I am adjusting to the side effects, but the two main ones that are not really improving are weird bouts of depression that come and go during the day...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Shaunn,Since this is your first regimen, chances are there are a number of other very good treatment regimen options for you. (A resistance test would be helpful in selecting antiretrovirals to be included in your regimen.) Almost all... Read more »

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Itchy skin rash from sun and meds?

Posted by DJones, 4 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 »

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 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 »

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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