Effect Of Depression On Hiv

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does paroxitine or any anti depressants effect hiv anti body test

Dr Bob ,your humour filled answers are indeed delightfull.I am really scared,i have been on antidepressant paroxitine 20 mg for the last 2 years my question is will this have any effect on hiv anti body test ,i have tested negative 9 months after...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey there Worried-Wanna-Be-Yooo-Hooo,First off, it's WOO-HOO, not YOOO-HOO or YAHOO or DOOO-DOOO.Next, you've had eight tests between six to nine months???? Honey, I don't need to save you from mental agony. Rather, I've got to... Read more »

was on anti depressant(citalopram) for two years and was drinking alcohol in the same two years time, before i got tested. WIll that effect my HIV test result or any other STD test results.

Dear Dr. ConwayI had an exposure, and due to the stress, I was on an antidepressant(citalopram 20... Read more »

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will a combination of a depressant and an anti depressant and Lorazepam, affect the HIV 1or HIV2 or HSV 2 or Hep B or HepC result?

Dear Dr. Bob, I was taking celexa for like two years and i used to drink a lot(every day)due to... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Loneliness and HIV-Related Stigma Explain Depression Among Older HIV-Positive Adults

Service providers and researchers should "assert more aggressive and innovative efforts to resolve both psychosocial and physical health issues that characterize the graying of the AIDS epidemic in the USA," according to the authors of the current... Read more »

Depression and Distress in Older HIV+ Adults

Little is known about the effects of aging on mood and cognitive abilities on people with HIV/AIDS. There is some basis for concern that older HIV+ people may have elevated rates of distress and disorder. Older people in general have fewer sources... Read more »

Depression and HIV

What Is Depression? Is Depression Important? What Are the Signs of Depression? What Causes Depression? Treatment for Depression The Bottom Line What Is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder. It is more than sadness or grief. Depression... Read more »

Depression, Women and HIV

Table of Contents Women and Depression Depression in Women Living With HIV Depression and Older Women Living With HIV Depression Can Cause Serious Problems What Is Depression? Treatment Options Get Checked and Treated for Depression ... Read more »

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HIV meds and Depression meds?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello. I have known of my positive status for two years now. I was put on Epivir, Viread, and Sustiva in February of 2004. My labs are good, and I feel great, as my viral load is almost undetectable. This summer I have had some problems with... Read more »

Depressed...

Posted by iNvisible, 7 Replies

Is depression a symptom of HIV?...I feel like everyday is getting harder and harder...I've become scared of almost everything and almost everyday I feel like giving up. Ive prayed about it and done everything I can think of to get back to who I used... Read more »

brother severely depressed and ill

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I just found this site and really need to ask some questions and need support to help my brother. He has had HIV AIDS for 14 years and had been hospitalized 3 times in the past month. He stays in bed l2 to l4 hours a day and is severely depressed.... Read more »

depressed

Posted by antibody, 4 Replies

i'm 35 hiv+. current stats are tcells 750 and 11,000 copies of the virus.
i've been monitored for 2 years by a hiv specialist. on androgel for testosterone replacement. no anti-virals. i am constantly fatigued and my body will hurt all over. my... Read more »

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