Can Atripla Cure Hiv

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Atripla can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include lactic acidosis (buildup of acid in the blood) and liver problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal...

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Cure / Functional Cure?

Hi Dr. Frascino,I'm newly diagnosed with HIV this past January and we all know that the meds these days are good at suppressing the virus, but obviously don't cure us. I'm on Atripla and have yet to receive my first results yet, but...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You state: "I know no one can predict the future . . . ." I totally agree and that statement applies to me as well. HIV has "outsmarted" us many times over the past three decades. However, as I point out in the conclusion of... Read more »

Cure for HIV/AIDS (CURE 2009) (CURE 2009)

Hi,I have been wondering why it is so difficult for HIV/AIDS cure to be found especially for Americans who nothing is impossible for. I am from Africa living with HIV. Would there ever be a cure for this deadly disease and when?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,See below. I have nothing new to add at this time.Dr. Bobcure (CURE)Feb 6, 2009 what are the limitations in finding the cure for hiv Response from Dr. Frascino Hi, Time for an HIV cure reality check, as this question comes up frequently. Care... Read more »

How Can I Be Cured of HCV, But Not HIV?

Are these two viruses that dissimilar? I had HCV, went through the whole interferon thing -48 wks of well, hell; 3 mo post-Tx heptimax showed clearance, as did 6 mo heptimax. HIV is undetectable after initiation of ART. I never missed a single...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Excellent question. I will have to mention a few words from basic biology to explain. HCV lives in the cytoplasm of liver cells (hepatocytes). However, HIV lives in the host cell nucleus and in many different cells of the body. It takes over the... Read more »

Does Aciclovir cause drug resistance to A-tripla medication taken for HIV treatment?

I took 5 tablets of Aciclovir for 5 days and since then have no outbreak of herpes in my genitals. Does it means it is cured or do i still have herpes?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Since acyclovir has no activity against HIV, there's no reason why taking acyclovir would have any effect on the development of HIV drug resistance (including, but not limited to the medications in... Read more »

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Have HIV and on Atripla with a question

Posted by Starboy, 4 Replies

Hi All:
I have been on Atripla since it first came out and recently notice that I seem to be not allergic to Poision Ivy anymore. Was wondering if any one else has a similar experience. I have been working in my woods all week in Poision Ivy which I... Read more »