Getting A Prescription For 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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Prescription Refill (Atripla)

Hello, I had a question regarding refills for atripla. I just realized that I have only about 6 tablets left of it and unfortunately I didn't contact the pharmacy soon enough to get a refill (which typically takes a week to actually get the...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.In a world where we can overnight deliver a package around the world, I have a hard time believing that a pharmacy in the US would take a week to get a supply of Atripla. I'd suggest one of two things. First, talk... Read more »

Problem with getting Atripla

I have been on Atripla now for almost 2 years. until recently, i've taken it every single day. For some reason, when i went to get my atripla from my local pharmacy, it's still pending the doctor, and i havn't been able to take it in...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would call your doctors office to see if they could expedite the refill though occasional missed doses likely to be OK though not encouraged. KH... Read more »

Getting used to Atripla

Hi Dr. Young, thanks for your excellent work and dedication. I am taking Atripla always around 10:30PM about two hours after diner, in the first month or so I used to feel some kind of dizziness (drunk feeling) now I feel much better almost nothing...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Your improved efavirenz (Sustiva/Atripla) side effects by no means indicates a lack of effectiveness, but rather is the usual pattern of adjustment.The best measure of the long-term success of the medication is your... Read more »

Atripla vs. Viraday

Hi Dr. Young,Thank you for your previous reply...it was very helpful. You mentioned "in the US where direct cost of HIV medications are rarely absorbed by the patient, Viraday isn't going to be much of an issue". My insurance only...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

J, thanks for the follow up.Ouch, 25% discount only? Not a particularly well-endowed insurance plan.You might consider speaking with your local AIDS service organization or case manager to see if there are other ways of getting assistance--... Read more »

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