Hiv Medications And Behavioral Changes

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Behavioral changes on Atripla

Dear Dr FawcettI have been on Atripla for 13 months and as far as my counts go, it is working perfectly (undetectable VL, CD4 +/- 600). However, I have been noticing small changes in my behaviour which are starting to worry me. These changes range...

Response from David Fawcett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

South Florida Center for Counseling and Therapy

Thanks for your question. The efavirenz (Sustiva) component of Atripla has certainly been documented to cause strange reactions, including intense dreams, depression, anxiety, and anger. In a very small number of people (<1%) paranoia has been... Read more »

Why has personal behavior structure not been discussed as to HIV infection?

Although I have 2 major medical conditions I activley participate in behavior to maximize the quality of my life and that it has involved behavioral change.What good does it do to continue the same behavioral structure which causes HIV infection...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I agree that responsible sexual behavior is extremely important. Your point is well taken.... Read more »

behavior change in HIV positive person

One of my closest friends was diagnosed with HIV in 1986. He almost died in 1994 and was saved by a drug trial w/ a protease inh and two other meds. Lately, he has some behavioral changes and I'm concerned. He is forgetful and he mixes his...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

It's perfectly acceptable to talk with your friend about what you've observed. You can say in a kind and caring way that you've noticed some changes in his memory and maybe he should have this evaluated to see it's significant or... Read more »

re: hiv+behavior

Come on Dr. Pierone, this guy claims to have contracted HIV from one instance of heterosex? Why is everyone too impotent (yes I'm calling you impotent) to come out and say there is no way this man is telling the truth about his mode of...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Bi-directional transmission of HIV infection between men and women has been established based on a mountain of observational data. Heterosexual men are at risk for acquiring STDs and HIV in both the developed and developing world. I would be happy... Read more »

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ny changed rules for medical

Posted by alive2, 2 Replies

now im not very savvy about changing medical providers, and worry about change in general, but im lucky this time.
i had to join a hmo(independant health) and for all intent it went smoothly, except the first thing they sent me in the mail stated i... Read more »

Oral Sex causing HIV?

Posted by jinLA, 4 Replies

I am really ashamed to say that I am a medical professional when I look back on my recent behavior. I was in China and received oral sex from a massage girl who had what appeared to be a cold with sore throat (also vaginal sex with a condom). This... Read more »

changing careers

Posted by sunflower, 2 Replies

Have any of you changed careers since finding out you were HIV+? I am concerned about losing medical insurance and the security of my present job. On the other hand I do not want to feel captive by the virus and limiting my choices. I want to... Read more »

Kaletra body changes..

Posted by Lovinlife, 1 Reply

I recently started taking Kaletra. Has anybody experienced body changes on Kaletra? My doctor didn't mention anything about it but after looking on line, I see a lot of people saying that Kaletra causes lipodystrophy.

Anybody have experience with... Read more »

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