Constipation And Hiv

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Atripla constipation?

I am a 43 year old male diagnosed HIV+ in 11/03. Ive been taking Sustiva & Truvada, now Atripla since 9/04 with good results. In addition, I take 4g daily Omega 3 fish oil in order to keep triglycerides in check also with good results. My...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Constipation has not been commonly linked to any of the components of Atripla or fish oil. Also, I have not had patients in our clinic on those meds report constipation other than sporadically. Thyroid disorders can sometimes do that as can a... Read more »

constipation with bleeding

dear Doc,first I want to thank you for the time you take to answer thease questions .second,my... Read more »

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hiv AND having a hysterestomy

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