Combivir Generic Name

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Combivir

Brand name: Combivir Generic name: lamivudine/zidovudine, or 3TC/AZT Class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside, NRTI, or nuke) -- fixed dose combination Manufacturer: ViiV Healthcare, www.viivhealthcare.com , (877) 844-8872 AWP: $1,081.70/month Standard Dose: One tablet (150 mg lamivudine/300 mg zidovudine) twice a day (12 hours apart), with or without food, with no dietary restrictions. Take missed dose as...

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generics or just brand names.

Hi Dr. Young,I applaud you for all the great answers you provide to this site. We are all soooo grateful! Keep doing the great work!I am new to the process, and was writing to inquire whether or not generics are sold that are more affordable in...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

In the US, there are no generic forms of HIV medications. In some countries, generic HIV medications are available, manufactured in the foreign location. BY... Read more »

Generic Drugs

I was shocked to find out that my insurance has now mandated a 100% co-payment for brand name drugs. This change results in my out of pocket expenses equalling over $22,000.00 per year. I am currently taking Sustiva, Combivir, and Viread, and they...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I am not sure if your plan is saying that it covers generic drugs only or possibly that it requires 100% for brand drugs when a generic is available. The latter is what I am used to seeing. I suggest you get some detailed information from the... Read more »

Generic HIV drugs?

My best friend's HMO is going belly up, and he's having to switch to a crummier group health-insurance plan that has a 2,000/annual max on "brand-name" prescriptions. Do you have any idea when drugs such as AZT, 3TC (he takes...

Response from Anne Donnelly

Public Policy Director, Project Inform

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's insurance. His situation is one of the potential problems that face HIV positive people with insurance. The patent protection on some of the earliest anti-HIV drugs, such as AZT, are up about... Read more »

Should I continue taking my combivir medication?

Like many others may I start by congratulating you on this website - I have spent lots of time browsing through confusing, conflicting jargon elsewhere before stumbling on this website ran by an individual that talks in understandable English and...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello John,The island of Ko Samui? Now that's exotic! Most folks who go to Thailand travel only to Bangkok (often only to get their cocks banged) and then return home. Traveling the world by coach sounds both adventuresome and romantic!1.... Read more »

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GENERIC DRUGS FROM INDIA ???

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If you allow my advice, stop giving richness to multinational enterprises, and buy generic Viagra. Some time ago I found this pharmacy from India with cheap prices and $10 shipping worldwide.

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Combivir only for PEP?

Posted by scaredofhiv, 1 Reply

Hi,

I was prescribed Combivir for a PEP regimen as a precaution following a possible exposure. From what I can gather on the web, Combivir is typically prescribed in tandem with another drug. Was the doctor unwise to prescribe the Combivir only?... Read more »

Starting medication soon combivir/kaletra...

Posted by jimmyinvegas, 3 Replies

Is this a typical start?

combivir
kaletra

Then after 2-3 months he said he would put me on something else. Been positive for about 4 years (never on meds, they are on their way in mail), My current numbers are 528/140,280. Was up at about 690,... Read more »

Anyone on Combivir having difficulty affording it

Posted by dj1979

I have "extra" Combivir - due to a pharmacy error - PM me if you want more details. Read more »

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