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Kaletra & Truvada help

I'm on day 4 of my Kaletra and Truvada treatment (2K morning, 2K & 1T night). I'm still feeling sick, i have mild diarrhea and i'm tired, i also have an issue taking my meds and feel like vomiting when i do. Are these side effects...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A significant % of patients starting Kaletra/Truvada will have considerable gut problems for the first several weeks (gas, loose stools, nausea). Those symptoms are often lessened when taken with meals. There are a number of medications that can be... Read more »

Taking Truvada & Sustiva - pls help -2nd question

Dear Keith,Thank you for replying to my question regarding taking Sustiva. I greatly appreciate... Read more »

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Taking Truvada & Sustiva - timing issue - Pls pls help

I started my meds and i am now approaching my 4th week. I take them every night between 10.30 -... Read more »

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Anyone having trouble with Truvada

Posted by ScotCharles, 5 Replies

Since beginning Truvada I have been plagued by frequent, loose BMs. I was taking Emtriva and Viread separately before with little side effects; but, shortly after beginning Truvada, I started having these gastric issues. The BMs are bad enough but... Read more »

Those taking, Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 1 Reply

I am wanting to hear from anyone who have experienced taking Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir and how you have got on with the meds?

I first started taking meds in May this year I was put on Truvda and Sustiva first, and was taken off them due... Read more »

Switching from Combivir to Truvada???

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I started Combivir/Sustiva a year ago. I've had great results. VL undetected. My doctor is suggesting the switch from Combivir/Sustiva to Truvada/Sustiva. Has anyone made the switch. What are the benefits aside from the once a day regimen. Any side... Read more »

Norvir-Truvada-Reyataz any1 on this combo

Posted by light001, 2 Replies

hello
Just went to a new DR said to go with this combo and i am wondering did it help anyone. i used to take Combivir and Crixivan and he said those are old meds no one takes them anymore there is so much better out there now...is he correct are... Read more »

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