Crystals In Urine And Atripla

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atripla and crystal

If I party on occasion(once evey 3 or 4 months)and take my atripla as prescribed how dangerous is that? ...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Simply stated, I'm not a fan of methamphetamine. I've seen far too many of my patients lose their livelihood, family and health over this. BY... Read more »

Frequent urination after atripla

It's been 2 days since I started atripla and I pee a lot. Why is that?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Atripla would rarely cause polyurua within two days of starting but sometimes the nervous system side effects can have odd manifestations such as urinary frequency. More often there may be other issues such as high blood sugar or urine infection... Read more »

recent fatige (CRYSTAL METH)

I am a gay male recently diagnosed. Now I am on Atripla and undetectable..I am healthy according to my doctor. I was recently at a party and did smoked and snorted chrystal meth. I had a head ache for 3 days afterwards, fatigue, and my glands got...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Fatigue and sweats might be related to your recent crystal meth experimentation. However, if it doesn't clear relatively soon or if it gets worse instead of better, you should have your HIV specialist check it out. Fatigue and sweats are... Read more »

Kaletra and Crystal Meth - deadly combo?

Shortly before I started meds, I confessed to my HMO doctor that I still sometimes party with crystal meth.Instead of prescribing me the easy to take atripla pills, the doctor chose kaletra and truvada instead.The doctor defended his choice because...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The answer to this question would be yes, it is a potentially deadly combination. Actually, methamphetamine alone can be deadly as well. It's hard to know what to say but here is what I think makes the most sense. 1. Immediately stop using... Read more »

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Crystal Meth - Gay community in general, HIV

Posted by NickBaer, 1 Reply

I found some new informational resources on Crystal Meth - the Gay community in general, and specifically Crystal's releation to new HIV cases.

There's some very out-there educators and celebreties speaking out on the dangers of Crystal.

I found it... Read more »

Crystal meth can make you test 'HIV'

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

In the United Kingdom from January 18, 2007 crystal meth is to be reclassified in the UK as a Class A drug. Crystal meth is now classed among the most harmful drugs. Poppers (Amyl-, Butyl-, and Isobutyl-Nitrite) should also now be upgraded and... Read more »

Getting past crystal meth use

Posted by chadlee, 7 Replies

Hey there-I have been positive for a little over 4 years and most of that time I have been very addicted to crystal meth. I was using 24/7 for probably 3 years and about a year ago I tried to quit cold turkey with no help at all. I have only... Read more »

Crystal Meth/Anonymous-Unprotected Sex Craze

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What is this I hear of young men contacting other gay men for crystal meth and sex on the internet where protection isnt even discussed or used. These kids are reporting multiple partners and there is a very high incidence of HIV. This is going on... Read more »

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