Does Multivitamin Supplement Have Any Adverse Effects With Atripla

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs What is efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate? Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of three antiretroviral drugs, which are taken together in one tablet that is a fixed dose. Efavirenz (Sustiva) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor...

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Multivitamins and atripla

HI Doc, thanks for your time. I just started with Atripla. Side effects are going away (I think), just some dizziness after I take it. Is dizziness going away completely? and Should I keep taking Centrum, green tea & mangosteen and Omega 3...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi and thanks for your post.First off, the dizziness that you're experiencing is common in the days after starting efavirenz-containing treatment, like Atripla. It should decrease, but many people will have some residual symptoms; this is... Read more »

HIV, Atripla and Vitamin D supplementation

Over the past few years, it was determined that my Vitamin D levels were impaired (low 20s). I started supplementation about two years ago at about 2,000 IUs which barely raised them. I switched to a 5,000 IU regimen for a while and they jumped to...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

What kind of side effects did you experience with 5000 IU daily of vitamin D? I have not heard of any.If oral supplementation is not raising your Vitamin D levels above 40 ng/dl, ask your doctor to prescribe injectable calciferol.Vitamin D is very... Read more »

Atripla and ALRI Poison Fat Burning Supplement

Hi Doctor,I've bought these fat burning supplement pills, and I take Atripla once every night for my HIV. Do any of these ingredients ring any alarm bells in terms of drug interaction with atripla? I am specifically worried about the bit where...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Atripla does not contain a MAO inhibitor. Efavirenz is metabolized by the liver so one does have to watch for side effects. I recommend bringing in the fat burning supplement (none of which have been proven to be safe and effective long term) to be... Read more »

Atripla for graveyard shift workers (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS)

Hello, I work a 12hr overnight shift and was placed on Atripla. I have been on this regiment for only 5 days now and take it during the mornings before bedtime. I still have dizziness, and fatigue, after having 5 - 6hrs of sleep and also during the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Since this is a one pill once per day regimen, you can try adjusting the time you take Atripla to see if this mitigates the side effects. Many people have similar complaints when starting an efavirenz-based regimen. (Efavirenz is one of the... Read more »

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