Expected Outcome When Taking Atripla

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How fast can l expect my CD4 count to rise with Atripla?

Hello,I just started on Atripla two nights ago with CD4 count of 219 and VL 5,367. I have never been on any other treatment before and never have had an opportunistic disease. I was diagnosed 10 years ago but was doing alright and slowly started to...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.You raise a few important questions. First, provided that you're tolerating your medications prior to your planned trip, I wouldn't expect any new side effects or toxicity during the travels. Also of note,... Read more »

Expected outcome

A month ago my CD4 count came back at 110 and two weeks later at 98. Both times, my CD4% has been... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

TB while taking atripla

hi doc,which anti TB drugs are ok while on atripla? how long one can use atripla before resistance... Read more »

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New Diagnosis Started Atripla- What is the expected rise in CD4 count?

Posted by live_life80, 4 Replies

Hey everyone,

I am new to the boards and being HIV positive. I will tell you a little bit about myself. I am a 25 year old gay male and was infected about 9 months ago and diagnosed 3 months ago. I feel lucky that I caught it so soon, but it has been... Read more »

starting treatment - Atripla ?

Posted by neneroc, 7 Replies

after a lot of blood work .. physicals etc etc .. Dr. has recomended me to start Atripla, honestly im nervous . Cd4 count is low and VL high, has to do with me being infected just recently (6-8months ago)

I need info on it !! please

from what ive... Read more »

Paranoid about outcome

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Hello there, I was just curious to see if anyone was feeling the same way. I am still waiting to do another test but I tested negative at 2 1/2 months. I still feel 'convinced' that I am infected, did any of you who turned out to be negative feel... Read more »

I taking Atripla and

Posted by harcase116, 1 Reply

I started noticing besides my achy joints and contant headaches(even with Aleve it still don't help) that my skin is getting drier and flaking!!!! Anything out there that can help!!! Read more »

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