Glucosamine And Hiv

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Is Glucosamine safe to take with HIV meds

You appear to be a straight shooter and that is what I need in regard to this question. Is there any chance that taking Glucosamine for osteoarthritis in regard to the shoulder will interfere with my HIV meds which are Sustiva, Abacavir and Epivir?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have had numerous patients take glucosamine while taking HIV medications and have not noticed any problems. With your HIV meds I think you should be OK.KH... Read more »

Does Glucosamine interfere with HIV Meds

Not really sure to which site to address this to, however you have been a straight shooter with me... Read more »

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Carnatine, Niacine & Glucosamine Congrotine for wasting ?

I have been HIV for 4 + years now and my counts are over 450 and my viral load is undetectable. I... Read more »

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