Does Folic Acid Interact With HIV Meds

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An Overview of Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra, New-Fill)

Brand Name: Sculptra Other Name(s): New-Fill, PLA, PLLA Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Poly-L-lactic acid, also known as PLLA, is the main ingredient of Sculptra, also known as New-Fill. Sculptra is a powder that is mixed with water and then injected into the skin. Sculptra belongs to the class of medicines called dermal fillers. Injecting Sculptra into facial skin may give it a firmer, fuller appearance. PLLA is used...

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Para amino-benzoic acid and hiv meds(fosamprenavir)

I was looking to buy some vitamins for daily use without any iron, the pharmacist recommended this brand "Alive" but at home I read on the label: "Warning:Do not take with sulfonamide since PABA interferes with the activity of this...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Should still be OK though you are correct to be concerned. I would inform your provider so he/she can monitor but I would not expect there to be a problem with that dose of PAMA. KH... Read more »

Acid Reflux & HIV Meds

Help!!! I have been informed by my PCP, Gastro & case manager that GERD is known to be long term side effect from HIV meds. I am currently on 40gr Nexium 2X daily and still each night I have to take ATivan 2mg to sleep! My GERD symptoms are...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Generally use of Nexium should be OK with Truvada and Viramune. There is a concern about use of Nexium with atazanavir (expect decreased absorption of atazanavir). KH... Read more »

Interaction of HIV meds and herbal meds

I am a Physician Assistant in California working with coinfected patients. I had a question about safety of herbal medicines (saw palmeto) and HIV meds, specifically Atripla. The herb question comes up quite a bit, is there any reference thats...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I have not been able to find a searchable online reference for drug-herb interactions. There are several reference books on the market, but an online reference would be extremely helpful. If any of our readers knows of such a resource please let me... Read more »

ED med and HIV med interaction (USE OF ED DRUGS WHILE ON ANTIRETROVIRALS, 2010)

I'm currently on Viramune and Truvada and I've been having problems getting an erection. My doctor prescribed cialis 10mg but it does not seem to work that well. If I take 20mg it works fine. Is there an interaction between my HIV meds...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Erectile dysfunction medications require dose adjustment when used concurrently with certain HIV medications (see below). Your current regimen of Viramune plus Truvada does not require dose adjustment.Regarding your ED, your HIV physician... Read more »

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HIV Meds. -where to buy?

Posted by Anonymous

I live in Trinidad West Indies...I don't want to get meds through the government because of privacy issues. Where can I buy my medication? Read more »

Pre-med vitamins and nutritional supplements

Posted by DC23, 5 Replies

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I'm newly positive, and I don't yet require any meds. (My viral load is low, and my T-cells are high.) I was wondering if anyone had any advice on preventative measures to take now that I'm early in my HIV infection. Does anyone recommend... Read more »

Achy Joints from my meds......

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I would like to know what would be the best thing for me to deal with my achy joints, I take Atripla don't have too much side effects from it just the ache joints! I have been taking over the counter pain medicines but it has not help ! Read more »

What NOT to take with Meds

Posted by riverprincess, 7 Replies

We always hear about to do for our health but how many know what not to do during treatment. I don't mean the obvious stuff such as sex and drugs , but things like grapefruit juice. Did you know that it is a BIG NO NO when taking medications. How... Read more »

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