Advertisement
 |
   
|
  |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
How Does Atripla Work
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Atripla WorksCD4 to increase. I want people to know that though it's not easy and very scary, things do get better. My question is: How does Atripla work? (i.e. does it stop the virus from "merging" with a T-cell, or does it do more than that?)...
Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Atripla contains 3 drugs that work inside the cell when the virus is already inside as well. Thus, it does not block the virus from entering the cell. These 3 drugs block an enzyme (reverse transcriptase) the virus carries with it, which allows the...
Read more »
Atripla working greatHi,Just wanted to let everyone know that I have been on Atripla for a few months now. Scared to... Read more »Atripla working but CD4 stagnantI've been on Atripla for 11 weeks now and just got my 8-week labs. My VL went from 56,000 to... Read more »
Articles
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 MoneyThe 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 »
AtriplaBrand 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 »
An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Atripla can cause serious, life-threatening side... Read more »
Connect With Others
haven't posted in a while.. Atripla is working!
Posted by rookie, 7 Replies
Well, doing the homework.. 100% adherent to a super easy treatment.. it's been 6 months since my first post, 8 months since diagnosis.. Today I am living what many on here have experienced already in the past and this puppy has been welcomed for the...
Read more »
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 from what ive... Read more »
Tools
Advertisement Advertisement
Resource Centers
Guides for People With HIV
|
My Health Tracker
Assess Your Risk for HIV
Find Local HIV/AIDS Services
The Body: About The Body | Contact The Body | Content Policy | Content Providers | Advertise With Us | Site Map
Remedy Health Media: About Remedy Health Media | Contact Remedy Health Media | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
The Body is a service of Remedy Health Media, LLC, 500 5th Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10110. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Remedy Health Media, LLC, and its subsidiaries, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.
