Can A Person With HIV Take Nexium

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

HIV Treatment 101

Forget what you've heard about treatment for HIV. HIV treatment in 2009 is a world away from what it was even two years ago. Important new medications and older, proven medications can now be taken less frequently with reduced side effects. Nonetheless, choosing HIV medications and determining when to begin treatment are big decisions. Fortunately, newly infected people not on treatment typically can go 10 years without a single symptom. This...

Ask the Experts

Risk of HIV transmission from a HIV+ person`s bleeding wound

First of all, thanks for what you`re doing. I`m sure anyone who needs to know anything about HIV, from infected individuals to hypochondriacs alike, are very thankful to you guys.My question is whether or not I should worry after helping a bleeding...

Response from Shannon Southall

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello thereOK so yes you are worrying too much! From what you have described HIV transmission carried a very small risk. Even with cuts on your hands, they would have had to happen at the same time of helping him out. Your body minutes after... Read more »

Isentress with Nexium

Hello,I am a 46 year old male,HIV+,and allready been on Atripla for the past 3 years.Recently my doctor suggested a change to Isentress + Truvada regime,in order to overcome the common side effects of Stocrin.My problem is that lately (about 5...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for the post.The subject of potential drug-drug interactions is very important; to this end, it's always good to check before adding a new medication or supplement to one's medical regimen.I agree with your doctor.... Read more »

Isentress with Nexium

Hello,I am a 46 year old male,HIV+,and allready been on Atripla for the past 3 years.Recently my doctor suggestet a change to Isentress + Truvada regime,in order to overcome the common side effects of Stocrin.My problem is that lately (about 5...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello GG and thanks for your post.There should not be any significant drug-drug interaction between raltegravir (Isentress) and proton pump inhibitors, like omeprazole. FWIW, I have a few patients in my clinic who take both without incident. From... Read more »

Nexium and liver effects

hello Dr i do appreciate ypur answer thanks very much for your time been devote and used.anyway i'd like to ask interraction of this meds.i have been seen side effects of ARVs since i started taken it like gaining weight and also...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Interaction potential depends on what HIV meds you are taking. KH... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Gay Personals for HIV+'s

Posted by Anonymous

Hey People,

I am 38 years old black male HIV/Aids diagnosis since 1-26-99. I am very lonely. Looking for some personal ads or chat lines on the net that are HIV pos friendly where I could possible meet someone with my status for a serious... Read more »

injection of hiv from hiv positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was at a party injecting drugs. I shared the needle with 2 other people. Later i found out that the guy i shared the needle with was hiv positive. I know i have to get tested. Is it 100% chance that i am infected since his hiv blood went... Read more »

HELP! Sleeping on HIV+ person's bed

Posted by Harty1, 3 Replies

For about 2 months I slept on the bed of a person that I found rout to be HIV+. On top of that, i was told after that an enemy who is HIV+ had access to my room and was doing more things to my bed. This is important because now when i sweat pheople... Read more »

Foreplay with HIV person

Posted by travis, 2 Replies

Hi. What's the risks of havinf a foreplay with a HIV positive person? By foreplay, I mean no sex, blowjob or cunnilingus. Just mutual masturbation and little kissing.

thx

Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>