Information For The Medicine Atripla

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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 What is efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate? Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of three antiretroviral drugs, which are taken together in one tablet that is a fixed dose. Efavirenz (Sustiva) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor...

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Medicinal Taste on Atripla

I have been on Atripla for one week now as a PEP regimen. Today, a full 16 hours after my last dose, I had a sudden and very strong medicinal/metallic taste in my mouth. In addition to the taste in my mouth my sinuses and eyes were burning as if I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Those types of sensations are not normal or common with Atipla. Unusual gustatory/olfactory sensations are occasionally experienced during the first several weeks on Atripla. I would inform prescribing clinicians and would generally counsel to... Read more »

Best ED medicine for someone on Atripla?

In your opinion, what is the best ED medicine for someone that has been on Atripla for several years? I am not on any other medicines and have a problem with getting hard during sex....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

An evaluation for contributing factors for impotence/erectile dysfunction is recommended (such as diabetes, low testosterone or other hormone abnormalities, high bloood pressure, stress, anxiety, other meds). If an erectile dysfunction is... Read more »

New Pill ATRIPLA

just heard a report about recent FDA approval for one pill a day ATRIPLA..what are your thoughts? I'm currently on Truvada/Sustiva, with good labs/good tolerance/etc...but always interested in cutting edge...Are there any known pros/cons for...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.If you're already taking tenofovir/FTC (Truvada) and efavirenz (Sustiva, Stocrin), there's no reason not to switch to the triple combo pill (Atripla), since the active medications are identical.Other than reducing your... Read more »

Can I Take Paracetamol With Atripla

Is it ok to take paracetamol/co-codimol or ibuprofen when on atripla?I wouldnt image it being an issue as these are common tablets for headaches, colds etcWhile asking, is it also ok to take things like beechams cold and flu capsules, lemsips with...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It generally is safe to take reasonable doses of acetominophen or ibuprofen with Atripla. Inform your care team of any meds you are taking so they can monitor/comment. KH... Read more »

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atripla first medication regimen

Posted by JavierNYC, 6 Replies

hello everyone my doctor is going to start me on atripla the one a day pill this will be my first regimen and im glade because its only one pill a day, has anyone taken this medication? i hear that some people have nightmares is that true, im... 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.

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How big is the Atripla Tablet?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am thinking of switching to Atripla but I heard it was a big tablet. Does anyone know how it compares to Kaletra Tablets? Appreciate the advice. Read more »

1st Month With Atripla

Posted by wonderboy21, 3 Replies

1st Month with atripla and everything is going just fine. i love my get well pill as my best friend puts it. I Have Had NO SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL.. i was looking forward to those crazy dreams everyone was talking about but nope not for me. so if anyone... Read more »

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