Can Epoetin Alpha Help With HIV

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An Overview of Epoetin Alfa (Epogen, Procrit)

eh-POH-ee-tin Brand Name: Epogen, Procrit Other Name(s): EPO, Epoetin alpha, Epoetina alfa, Epoyetina alfa, Eprex, Erythropoietin-alfa, recombinant, r-HuEPO Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Epoetin alfa is a man-made... Read more »

Warning, Counterfeit Procrit (Epoetin Alfa)

On March 12 the U.S. FDA and Ortho Biotech warned of counterfeit Procrit, which is dangerous because the batches found are not sterile, and have no active ingredient. The lot numbers are: P007645 - 40,000 units/mL, Expiration 10-2004 P004677 -... Read more »

NIAID Awards $16.8 Million Grant to AlphaVax for HIV Vaccine Development

Research Triangle Park, N.C.-based biotechnology company AlphaVax on Monday announced that it will receive an additional $16.8 million in National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases grant funds to advance the development of the firm's... Read more »

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Are there any studies to support the use of Alpha Lipoic in the treatment of hiv or hiv drug related neuropathies -- including numbness, tingling, pain, etc?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have not seen a convincing study documenting benefit of alpha lipoic acid (an anti-oxidant)for HIV neuropathies. For some ideas about the use of alternative approaches for neuropathy I suggest checking out www.daair.org or Jon Kaiser's book... Read more »

arginine alpha-ketoglutarate

I have these supplements, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, but want to know if it is good to take them while living with HIV. ...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

That supplement has not been shown to improve muscle mass or strength in peer reviewed studies. I would not waste my time with it.We also have no interaction data with HIV medications.Nelson... Read more »

ELEVATED ALPHA FETAL PROTEIN TUMOR MARKER

HI. MY HUSBAND HAS AIDS/CHRONIC HEP C. RECENTLY THE ALPHA PROTEIN TUMOR MARKER WAS ELEVATED (427). THE DR SENT HIM TO REAPEAT IT AND TODAY CAME ON 397. ABOUT 3 MO. AGO WAS ON 33. HIS CD4 ARE 445 AND UNDETECTABLE. SHE SENT HIM TO DO AN...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It sounds like your husband is in good hands. I agree with the plan of action regarding getting imaging studies of your husband's liver. This is done to be certain that there are no complications from hepatitis C like a liver mass. We always... Read more »

alpha lipoic acid, interaction with Efavirenz + Truvada

I have been taking alpha lipoic acid 600 for about 2 years and I am about to start HIV treatment of Truvada + Efavirenz. Is there any problem if I continue to take the alpha lipoic acid?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would not expect any significant interaction problems-I would inform your HIV provider so he/she can monitor for any unusual problems or issues regarding rapidity of reduction of HIV plasma levels. I havent seen any specific studies regarding... Read more »

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Alpha-Liponic Acid

Posted by Bear60, 2 Replies

My partner is interested in trying this for neuropathy. Does anyone know of or has anyone taken Alpha- Liponic Acid. Seems to be precscribed in Europe but not here ( mostly for neuropathy asscoiated with diabetes). Recommended dose: 1800... Read more »

Please can you help?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Dear All

My name is Ana Rios and I am currently studying for an MSc in Health Psychology in the University of Southampton (United Kingdom) My dissertation aims to
investigate which factors influence adherence to treatment in people living with... Read more »

HELP ! HELP ! Possible HIV Infection ???

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

This incident happened in a fast-food joint on 14 Jul 2000. It is my habit to rinse my mouth after every meal hence I went to toilet.

I squirted some "hand-wash" from its dispenser and proceeded to wash my hands then filled my mouth with tap-water... Read more »

Help need for my HIV+ bf from HIV+ girl !!!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

hi everybody.
My boyfriend is HIV+ and has a wish !
Please could a HIV+ girl help us ????
Nothing sexual or similar. Please !
Thanks very much indeed.
Jeff

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