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Table of Contents Side Effects and HIV Drugs Being Informed About Side Effects Helps Women and Side Effects Milder Side Effects More Serious Side Effects Other Possible Side Effects Side Effects or Toxicities During Pregnancy Taking Care of Yourself Side Effects and HIV Drugs Over the years, many HIV drugs have been developed that help people livelonger, healthier lives. Like all drugs approved by the Food and...

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burn out at old hiv-pioneers (OLDER PEOPLE AND HIV/AIDS)

Hi Dr. Bob.Mikel again from Germanys online-support hotline :-)on world aids day i will be interviewed by a radiochannel to the subject of "getting old with hiv"gee, I am just 48 and within the hiv-community i am rated as "older"...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Mikel,Hopefully the information below will help with your interview. By the way, HIV "daddies" can still be hot! Stay well.Dr. Bobdata & longevityJun 22, 2007 Hi: thank you for all the insightfull information. I am compelled to... Read more »

Persistent rash, possibly from HIV meds

I have a persistent rash that I call "baboon butt" because of its placement and color that I believe is owning to my HIV meds regimen: Sustiva, Isentress, Reyataz & Norvir. I previously was on Trizivir for 10+ years with no apparent...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Very interesting-I havent seen a targeted rash in the area you described linked to your HIV regimen but wouldnt rule out some sort of reaction. I would recommend an evaluation by a dermatologist to make specific diagnosis (maybe a skin... Read more »

HIV/MED Related Skin Rash

Recently after having been on a med combo of 3TC+Atazanavir+Viread (T4 >300 VL <50) for 2 years I have developed a skin rash (similar in appearance to acne) on my chest and extreme itching of the arms and inside the upper thighs (without...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is unusual for a skin side effect to develop after 2 years of therapy can it can happen. I recommend seeing a skin specialist to pin down the nature of your rash which can be due to severe dry skin, eosinophilic folliculitis, and other... Read more »

Rash caused by HIV or PEP?

Hi Doc,I recently stopped a PEP regimen consisting of Nelfinavir, 3TC and 4DT after 11 days.I stopped due to a bad rash that developed all over my body (it was hot, red and kinda scaly on my legs, arms, back and some on my chest).I started PEP 12...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The exposure as you describe it would likely be of relatively low risk but many experts would recommend some level of PEP. The regimen you were prescribed would result in a modest assortment of side effects including rash as a possibility. As you... Read more »

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Sunburn or Acute HIV Rash??????

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi all and thanks for reading!

I am a 31 y/o light skinned black female. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend (38 y/o) of 3 months a little over a month ago. At this time I also had my regular localized minor acne episode on my face and I picked... Read more »

What does HIV rash look like?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am concerned about infection.

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Rash!!!!! on my feet???!!!

Posted by stupidgirl, 1 Reply

this morning i woke up to a itchy foot. Just one foot. My left foot, applied lotion and went about my day. I get out of class take off my shoes and socks. Now i have a rash on both feet. Just on the top, and it spreads if i itch it. this is very up... Read more »

Very scared about a rash. can someone respond?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi. I have a rash on my body now...mainly on my forearms and right below my waist line. I also have some "splotches" on my sides, higher up, like on the sides of my chest. It looks like it's worse, though, on my forearms and around my waistline. i... Read more »

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