Atripla Rash

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Treating Atripla rash vs quitting Atripla

Hello,My concern is as follows. I developed a rash yesterday after 8 doses of Atripla (1st ever HIV med). The rash has spread by this morning to most of my body except lower legs and lower arms, but neck is affected. I went to my HIV specialist and...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question, sorry I did not get to it sooner, and I hope that you are doing well.Sometimes we can treat through a mild rash with Atripla (it is mostly the efavirenz part that causes the rash). I agree with your doctor that if it... Read more »

Atripla rash spreading on day 3 - quitting Atripla?

Hello,I have had a rash from Atripla starting on day 8 of treatment. Today, on day 11 the rash rash... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Atripla Rash

I've been taking Atripla for about two weeks now. I started getting a red blotty rash all... Read more »

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Day 8 on Atripla: You Have a Rash on Your What?? (Video)

This video blog is part of the series "My HIV Journey: Videos of My First Months on HIV Meds, and Where I Am Now." Check out a full list of entries in the series . On Day 7 of my HIV meds (Atripla), I broke out in a rash. The doctor says that it... Read more »

Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

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FAQs About Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

Don't see your question? Ask it in our Choosing Your Meds forum or Managing Side Effects of HIV Treatment forum ! Choosing Atripla | Side Effects | When to Take Atripla Choosing Atripla How can I tell if Atripla is right for me? Can I... Read more »

CROI 2012: New Full-Regimen Quad Pill as Effective as Atripla

The new Quad pill keeps HIV under control as well as Atripla (Sustiva + Viread) in one study, and in another performs as well as boosted Reyataz. Compared to Atripla, the Quad showed fewer neurological side effects. It's very likely this new pill... 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 »

Atripla- Rash/Side Effect

Posted by RL9141, 4 Replies

Yesterday (saturday) made one week of being on Atripla. I started breaking out all over my body. It looks like chicken pox, small red dots all over my body. I've taken some Bendryl. This morning (Sunday) it is worse. It's covered more of my body and... Read more »

Widespread Atripla/truvada+sustiva Rash

Posted by younguk, 2 Replies

I am taking Truvada and Sustiva and have been for 2 weeks. 8 days in I developed a rash which has become progressively worse. It covers most of the surface area of my inner thighs and upper back and is also present in significant amounts everywhere... Read more »

Skin Rash

Posted by DJones, 9 Replies

I have been on Atripla since January. I am also on Fluconazole and Acyclovir. In the last month I have developed a skin rash where the sun seems to hit my skin on my back of my neck where my hair line ends and lower arms. I thought it was... Read more »

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