How Does Atripla Work

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Atripla working great

Hi,Just wanted to let everyone know that I have been on Atripla for a few months now. Scared to death to start it but have been smooth sailing from the very beginning. A little groggy in the morning but otherwise zero side effects. Plus, taking one...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post and report.I'm happy to hear that your doing well on your HAART regimen.BY... Read more »

Atripla working but CD4 stagnant

I've been on Atripla for 11 weeks now and just got my 8-week labs. My VL went from 56,000 to... Read more »

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Atripla working despite resistance

In April 2006 I was diagnosed HIV+. I tested negative in July 2005 and strongly believe I was... Read more »

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FAQs About Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

Choosing Atripla | Side Effects | When to Take Atripla Choosing Atripla How can I tell if Atripla is right for me? Can I still take Atripla, even if I've already taken HIV meds? I have HIV and hepatitis B, and my doctor wants me to... Read more »

Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Who Should Take Atripla? What About Drug Resistance? How Is Atripla Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does Atripla React With Other Drugs? What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs... Read more »

Atripla's Co-Pay Program Now Saves More Money

The co-pay program for Atripla now eliminates the requirement that people first pay $50 out-of-pocket before financial assistance begins. The same is true for the drugs that make up Atripla (Sustiva and Truvada), as well as the medications that make... Read more »

Atripla

Brand name: Atripla Generic name: efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir, or EFV/FTC/TDF Class: NNRTI and NRTI -- single-tablet regimen (STR) Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com , (800) 321-1335, and Gilead Sciences, www.gilead.com... Read more »

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Have HIV and on Atripla with a question

Posted by Starboy, 4 Replies

Hi All:
I have been on Atripla since it first came out and recently notice that I seem to be not allergic to Poision Ivy anymore. Was wondering if any one else has a similar experience. I have been working in my woods all week in Poision Ivy which I... Read more »

HELP! Took Atripla By Mistake

Posted by Choosing2Liv, 4 Replies

I brought my medicine bottles to work today to reorder my them by phone. While rushing to take my vitamins, I took an Artipla pill by mistake. (I usually take one at night). Im beginning to stress out about this.

There was a post in one of the... Read more »

starting treatment - Atripla ?

Posted by neneroc, 7 Replies

after a lot of blood work .. physicals etc etc .. Dr. has recomended me to start Atripla, honestly im nervous . Cd4 count is low and VL high, has to do with me being infected just recently (6-8months ago)

I need info on it !! please

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All is well with ATRIPLA

Posted by Alex1971, 2 Replies

I am an HIV poz physician and I have been on ATRIPLA for well over a year and I couldn't be happier. I had a few side effects the first couple of weeks but after that it has all been smooth sailing. The only thing is that sometimes I have very vivid... Read more »

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