Getting A Prescription For 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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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 »

Getting up early to work and Atripla

So I'm about to start taking Atripla as my first med. I feel quite "ready" for the occasion. There is one concern I have, on top of the "usual" side effects that might be experienced in the first few weeks: my work schedule...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Good luck on starting your new treatment. I am glad you are ready to get going.It is hard to predict how any single person may react to any medication. While many (most) people will have some central nervous system side effects with Atripla... Read more »

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I am looking for advice. My boyfriend and I are HIV +. We have been talking about the possiblity of having a baby. I am taking atripla and he is not on any meds right now. I know that atripla is not good for the baby so is their anything u can... Read more »

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