Do People Use Isentress With Truvada

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Isentress

Brand name: Isentress Generic name: raltegravir, or RAL Class: Integrase inhibitor (integrase strand transfer inhibitor, or INSTI) Manufacturer: Merck and Co., www.isentress.com , (800) 622-4477 AWP: $1,171.31/month Standard Dose: One 400 mg film-coated tablet twice a day, with or without food, with no dietary restrictions. Can be taken by children two years or older. Dosing is based on weight for children 2-11 years old. A new...

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Isentress and Truvada

What percentage of people develop or have worsening anxiety and depression after starting Isentress and Truvada? Do these CNS problems go away after being on them for awhile? I was taken off Atripla because of these side effects but these drugs are...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for posting.Sorry to hear about your symptoms. Anxiety and depression are not common drug-related side effects among persons starting on Truvada and Isentress (raltegravir). The best study to address your question is the... Read more »

Truvada/Isentress

Hi I am just about to start T/I and have heard that bone thinning is one of the issues that people are experiencing.Would weight bearing exercise counter this?Thanks...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.First off, know that low bone mineral density (BMD) is common among people living with HIV, even before one starts treatment. Current US care guidelines recommend BMD testing (called DEXA) for all men over 50 and post... Read more »

Best time to take Truvada with Isentress part#2

Thank you for your quick answer. I read many posts last night and the consensus amoung people on this combo was to take the Truvada in the AM because a few people had experenced mild insomnia from the Truvada. I can handle that compaired to the...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

You're welcome..Stay in touch, let us know how things work out.Be well,BY... Read more »

Thanks for answers:Truvada + Isentress:less side effects?

Doc: Ron,again! You had given me several options in your reply. One was Truvada + Isentress. I have taken Atripla for only 10 days now and know I have to try and give it more time (I already have a 90-day mail order supply). However, I keep having...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

The CNS effects should be less with Isentress, the stomach issues may or may not. Many people get some "bloating" with Truvada (which is also part fo Atripla). Also the CNS effects generally lessen over time, so things may improve even... Read more »

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