Atripla Recent Study

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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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recent atripla treatment

does sun exposure cause out breaks on checks or facial area....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I haven't seen or heard much about sun sensitivity caused by one of the components of Atripla though that is possible and some pxs independent of HIV or treatment develop a sensitivity to sun exposure. KH... Read more »

Recent Switch

Dear DocI recently switched from Atripla after 8 years, to Truvada and Raltegravir. I'm having a hard time getting used to changing taking medication once-a-day to twice a day. In spite of setting dozens of reminder alarms, I'm missing my...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Anytime one changes a long-held routine, it can be difficult- switching medications or dosing frequency are no different.A few thoughts. Raltegravir (ISENTRESS) need not be taken exactly 12 hours apart; simply twice... Read more »

recent fatige (CRYSTAL METH)

I am a gay male recently diagnosed. Now I am on Atripla and undetectable..I am healthy according to my doctor. I was recently at a party and did smoked and snorted chrystal meth. I had a head ache for 3 days afterwards, fatigue, and my glands got...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Fatigue and sweats might be related to your recent crystal meth experimentation. However, if it doesn't clear relatively soon or if it gets worse instead of better, you should have your HIV specialist check it out. Fatigue and sweats are... Read more »

Hepatitis C & marijuana use - recent study

Dr. Dieterich, I read the below response to the use of marijuana by individuals with Hep C, but have also read that recent studies have shown a direct link between marijuana use by those with Hep C and rapid progression of liver disease. Can you...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

No I do not. I have not seen them. Makes me wonder, if true, what other substances they were using beside marijuana. DTD... Read more »

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RECENT STUDY ORAL SEX & HIV INFECTION

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

"UTMB Study Explains Why Oral Sex Unsafe in Age of HIV"
Houston Chronicle Online (02/03/00); Hopper, Leigh
New research from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston shows the reason why oral sex is unsafe as a way to avoid HIV.... Read more »

FYI: Sustiva in Atripla. . .

Posted by razzmaniac, 1 Reply

I am not a doctor BUT i do PLENTY of research on certain meds as I have been taking meds for over 10 years. Atripla is very potent in fighting HIV virus HOWEVER. . .it contains Sustiva which in quite a few recent studies in Europe, Canada and now... Read more »

need info on Atripla

Posted by dcboy20, 5 Replies

just test postive docter said i should consider Atripla what side-affect should I expect please give me your honest feeling Read more »

Just got recent lab results

Posted by thevillebear, 5 Replies

Hi everyone haven't been here for a while, hope all are doing well.
Just got my recent lab results, my viral load has gone to 150,000 while my CD4 count has stood gone from 620 in July to 640 now!

My Dr. seems to think it odd that while my viral load... Read more »

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