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 »

Switching from Viracept/Combivir to Atripla

Dear Doctor,I am so very grateful for this forum to ask questions regarding my health care. I have been on HIV medications for over (10) years now. I have been taking the Viracept and Combivir combination with great sucess! I have switched...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Any decision to switch successful therapy should be a carefully thought-through process that balances the pros and cons.In your case, without any documented (or concern) for treatment failure and drug resistance, the... Read more »

Combivir

Where can I get this drug and how muth will it cost? ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Combivir (AZT + 3TC) is available with a doctor's prescription at many pharmacies in resource wealthy countries (in US can cost $600/month) and on a limited basis in many other resource poor regions (often as a low cost generic in those... 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 »

Combivir only for PEP?

Posted by scaredofhiv, 1 Reply

Hi,

I was prescribed Combivir for a PEP regimen as a precaution following a possible exposure. From what I can gather on the web, Combivir is typically prescribed in tandem with another drug. Was the doctor unwise to prescribe the Combivir only?... Read more »

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