Getting A Prescription For Combivir

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Combivir (Zidovudine + Lamivudine)

What Is Combivir? Combivir is a pill that contains two drugs used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART): zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) and lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC). Combivir is manufactured by ViiV Healthcare. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Lamivudine is also known as 3TC. The drugs in Combivir are called nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or nukes. These drugs block the...

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PEP - Combivir Allergic Reaction

Hi Doc,I think you are great! I know you are very busy, but I was hoping you could give me some advice. I had a high risk exposure. Protected sex with a female prostitute and within 17 hours began PEP (Combivir and Kaletra) were prescribed.I took...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Rob,I would not characterize your experience as a high-risk exposure. Protected sex is indeed "protected" if the latex condom was used properly and did not fail. I know you are worried about vaginal fluids getting in through a break in... Read more »

Response to:Natural remedies to offset insomnia caused by Combivir and Sustiva

I was one this combination for over a year. I had very good virological success with. However, I also experienced the "getting to sleep" problem this person had.I tried taking the Sustiva in the morning and just could not function at...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Persistent sleep problems with Sustiva are a problem for a small minority of persons. Many remedies -- prescription and otherwise -- help. What worked for you is noteworthy. Thanks for the tip/idea. KHKeith Henry, M.D.... Read more »

Prescription Queried by Pharmacist

My doctor prescribed Combivir and Tyricten for me today after my latest lab results came. But on presentation, the pharmacist protested asking for clarification. told me these drugs do not work together. Could it be that my doctor is off track with...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

In general, I agree with the pharmacist. Combivir contains AZT and 3TC. Tyricten contains tenofovir and FTC. 3TC and FTC are essentially the same drug, and there is no advantage to taking both FTC and 3TC. All of these drugs are from the same class... Read more »

comivir prescription

Is it normal to be prescribed combivir even though my test results were negative?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Combivir (AZT+3TC) is a medication used for the treatment of HIV or for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Though you didn't mention it, could it be that you were prescribed Combivir after a high-risk exposure?Either... Read more »

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Combivir and Sustiva

Posted by Anonymous

I am getting ready to start this combo tonight. Any advice? I got my counts back today and I have 221 T-Cells with a viral load or 34,000.

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Combivir & AM Sickness

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is anyone taking Combivir getting "morning" sickness. Since I have been taking this drug I have been experiencing nausea and vomiting in the morning as soon as I get up. It usually gets better by 9am, but isn't a pleasant thing to wake up to in... Read more »

Combivir and Sustiva

Posted by paman1964, 5 Replies

I have been on these 2 drugs for almost a month and a half and have not had any side affects whatsoever.
I have a doctors appointment next Tuesday to see how these meds are working so I guess i will see what my viral load is then.
I have not had any... Read more »

AIDS anxiety and getting tested

Posted by Anonymous

Anyone who thinks they may be HIV positive should get tested.
In 1988, when the virus was killing many, I developed a condition entitled "AIDS ANXIETY".
This condition can literally drive you nuts! Checking yourself constantly for symptoms, Going... Read more »

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