Can I Take Atripla With Sleeping Pills

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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atripla/sustiva sleep issues

Following up on the sleep issues with sustiva, if you substitute sustiva from you're regiment, would you still be able to take it in the atripla form ( Once a day)? Personally, I think that the atripla is a great from of medication, and to me...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Each person is different so there is no one size fits all recommendation. Often patients need to actually try taking Sustiva (or Atripla) at several different times and observe how they tolerate each approach before settling on what works best for... Read more »

Atripla and sleep problem

I have been on Atripla for over 16 months. The vivid dreams ( some quite disturbing0 have not changed. Is there a herbal remedy I can consider before any other?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.I'm surprised that you've persisted on Atripla as long as you have. I'm not a big believer in "herbal" treatments for sleep disruption- I'm a chronic jetlagged traveller and tried all... Read more »

Atripla for graveyard shift workers (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS)

Hello, I work a 12hr overnight shift and was placed on Atripla. I have been on this regiment for only 5 days now and take it during the mornings before bedtime. I still have dizziness, and fatigue, after having 5 - 6hrs of sleep and also during the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Since this is a one pill once per day regimen, you can try adjusting the time you take Atripla to see if this mitigates the side effects. Many people have similar complaints when starting an efavirenz-based regimen. (Efavirenz is one of the... Read more »

New to Atripla (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS, 2010)

Hi Dr. BobI was diagnosed with HIV back in 2004 and just started taking Atripla about a month ago. I am adjusting to the side effects, but the two main ones that are not really improving are weird bouts of depression that come and go during the day...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Shaunn,Since this is your first regimen, chances are there are a number of other very good treatment regimen options for you. (A resistance test would be helpful in selecting antiretrovirals to be included in your regimen.) Almost all... Read more »

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Posted by neneroc, 7 Replies

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I need info on it !! please

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