Drug Interaction Valium And Atripla

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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Sinusitis Drug Interaction with Atripla??? Please advise

Hello, I was diagnosed with HIV on 2009. Strated Atripla soon after. Currently my VL is Undetectable, my cd4 is 490 and my cd4% is 40%.I was diagnosed with sinusitis on tuesday and prescribed Levofloxacine 750mg for 7 days, Pseudoepehdrine for 7...

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

North Shore University Hospital

HI,Sorry to hear about the sinusitis.It is safe to use levofloxacin with Atripla. The risk of tendonitis is very low and use for a short course in an adult is fine.Use of pseudoephedrine can elevate the blood pressure, so if you have high blood... Read more »

FOLLO UP: Sinusitis Drug Interaction with Atripla??? Please advise

Dear Dr Joe,I went back to my ENT dr today. He said that I'm much better but that my nasal passages whewre still inflammed but with no infection of my sinuses.He said that I needed to take Fluticasone (nasal spray) for 25 days, Cefuroxime for 5...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Hi Joe,There are no significant interactions between your Atripla and the medicine for your sinuses. Meloxicam is an NSAID (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug) that can cause probelms with your kidneys if taken at high doses over a long period of... Read more »

Atripla and Valium

Are these two safe to take together? ...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.These two should be used with caution since Atripla can slightly increase the levels of Valium. In short-term use, this shouldn't be an issue, but I'd be sure to make sure that your doctor or pharmacist knows about... Read more »

Valium & Atripla

Hi, was just wondering if "Atripla" reduces the effect or the stregnth of "Valium"? I was taking 2mg. 3x's a day and that was like taking nothing. I was moved up to 5mg. 3x's a day and that seems to work some days and...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.If anything, Atripla increases the levels of Valium...BY... Read more »

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Solution to Atripla Side Effects (at least for me)

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Hey all, I have been on the "wonder pill" for about 3 years now. Previously was on norvir boosted invirase/truvada combo but the GI problems finally were too much.
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Looking for info on Atripla

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Hello all,
Can some please tell me about the new drug Atripla (in plain english). I have seen a few references to it and I would like to know more aobut it. Is it a combination of other drugs out nnow or something totally new. I dont see my Doc again... Read more »

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