Hiv Antiviral Drugs

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Penn, Wistar Researchers Thwart HIV Without Antiviral Drugs

US scientists have shown for the first time they can suppress HIV by boosting patients' immune systems while taking them off standard AIDS drugs. The study set out "to answer the question: Is it possible to control the virus with immune therapy?... Read more »

Approval of Victrelis (Boceprevir), a Direct-Acting Antiviral Drug to Treat Hepatitis C Virus

On May 13, 2011, FDA approved VICTRELIS TM (boceprevir), a hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease inhibitor, which works by binding to the virus and preventing it from multiplying. Boceprevir is the first direct acting antiviral drug against the... Read more »

Hepatitis Medication May Be Linked to Drug-Resistant HIV: Health Canada

Health Canada reported Wednesday that the manufacturer of an antiviral used to treat hepatitis B said the drug may be linked to the development of drug-resistant HIV in one patient. Baraclude (entecavir) in June received Canadian approval for use by... Read more »

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HIV antivirals and Medicare Drug Plan

I am HIV positive and currently receiving SSDI benefits, and have been working through Social Security's "Return to Work" program for the past few years. However, my current position ends in May 2010 and so does the insurance...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

While you are in this window, you might qualify for your prescription drug manufacturer's patient assistance program. If you go to the website for your medication, you should be directed to information on applying for patient assistance. If you... Read more »

DOES ANTIVIRAL DRUG INTERFERE THE HIV ANTIBODY TEST(IFA)- AN ANXIOUS 26 YEAR OLD MALE

Hello Dr. Bob,Does antiviral drugs as of "FOSCARNET SODIUM INJECTION" AND "RECOMBINANT HURNAN INTERLEUKIN-2" interfere with the HIV antibody test? Would this postpone the development of antibody?I was on the above mentioned...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your doctor prescribed Foscarnet and Interleukin-2 for "suspicion of possible HSV-2 and HPV?" Really? OK, first thing to do is find a different doctor, as this is not recommended treatment.Second, will these therapies affect your HIV... Read more »

antiviral drugs

Hi,It is possible for an individual to contract hiv by mistakenly taking hiv antiviral drugs.I look forward to your reply.Thank you....

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

No, silly rabbit. You cannot get HIV by taking the medications that are used to treat HIV. HIV is a virus, antiviral drugs are medications. BY... Read more »

antiviral drugs and face thinning

i am hiv positive but will start treatment soon i see alot of hiv positive on treatment an i noticed that they loose wieght in the face and the body is normal and looks healthy its as if the bones shrink and they all have the same look and i am not...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The 'look' that you are referring to known as facial lipoatrophy and is related to loss of fat from the superficial tissues of the face. This has nothing to do with the bones in the face, except that they may become easier to visualize.... Read more »

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Anyone else taking Drug Holidays?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi everyone, new to this Bulliten Board, but was wondering if anyone else has taken a drug holiday, I know most doctors DO NOT agree with doing this, but was just wondering.

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OLD DRUG, NEW INFORMATION: SF Trial of Peptide T

Posted by Anonymous

OLD DRUG, NEW INFORMATION:
Recruitment to Open for Peptide T Anti-Viral Trial

(Contact Diane Cenko, HIVCARE Client Outreach Coordinator, 415-353-6215 or 6259)

San Francisco, Calif. - February, 2001 -- A phase II study of Peptide T to evaluate its... Read more »

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