Common Antidepressant Meds With Hiv

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Hep C meds, side effects, anti-depressants & Provigil

What is the best medications for Hep C today? Are the many support groups for Hep C for the side effects of the medication rather than for Hep C, which itself doesn't seem to bother anyone in the groups i've attended? Why do people tell me...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

This is a real common issue. We don't always start antidepressants before using Peg and RBV. If however a patient is worried or depressed then it is appropriate. They actually work a lot faster than 2 months. The maximum effect is about 6... Read more »

HIV MEDS & ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Hi Doc,I've been on meds for 3 months. After the first month I developed tingling on the feet,... Read more »

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HIV+ for 14 years,no meds,how common is that?

My husband has been HIV+ since he was 13. He has a blood disorder and contracted HIV through blood... Read more »

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How to Manage the Most Common Side Effects of Your First HIV Antiretroviral Regimen

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Good Antidepressant Pill-Taking Linked to Better Antiretroviral Pill-Taking

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Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV+

Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply

Yet more reason to be cautious about use of HAART and to work on liver health by not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.

COMPLICATIONS OF HIV/HAART

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folliculitis common for HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have developed severe folliculitis on my inner legs, and in my pubic hair. Is this worrisome for HIV? Can dry skin cause it? Read more »

Common questions/concerns about HIV/AIDS please read

Posted by kbuddy77, 1 Reply

Questions and Answers about HIV
1. What is HIV? What is AIDS?
2. Who can get HIV?
3. What are the ways in which HIV can be spread from one person to another?
4. Can I get HIV from oral sex?
5. How long does HIV live outside the body?
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Denial, is it common for PWA'S?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Please help me to understand how is it possible to be in denial about HIV, going off meds and allowing oneself to have unprotected sex, marriage, and get so ill. I'm staying in the marriage, because it is the right thing to do, because I love... I... Read more »

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