Is There Any Problem With Taking Panretin While On HIV Meds

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Panretin Gel use. Stop or Continue?

Hi Dr. Frascino,I have been on antiretroviral meds for three years now, 451/Undetectable. I have done 8 cycles of chemo, (doxil) and had an overall improvement to the edema in my feet and ankles as well as to the lesions. However my oncologist...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Although you don't mention it in your question, I assume you have Kaposi's sarcoma.That Panretin Gel has had a "dramatic response" on your lesions is great news! That it causes severe burning is not such great news. As to... Read more »

Problem Taking My Meds

Dear Doc. I'm not sure whats wrong with me, Since 1994 I was tested positive for the hiv... Read more »

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Panretin Treatment for chronic KS

Good morning. I have a need for updated/recent information related to Panretin gel for treatment... Read more »

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taking hiv meds to Russia and Eastern Europe

Posted by Anonymous

I'm traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe this summer. I'm concerned that I might have a problem going through customs in these countries if my HIV meds are spotted. Has anyone taken their HIV meds to these countries? What happened? Any advice?... Read more »

22 poz..stopped taking meds/not disclosing status

Posted by Anonymous, 16 Replies

i was diagnosed hiv+ december 2003. i had an insane viral load of over a million. my initial cd4 was 280. i began taking medication and within 2 months i gained back the 50 pounds of weight i lost and became healthier than ive ever been before. i... Read more »

When does a person start taking ARV meds?

Posted by Carrie, 5 Replies

My boyfriends CD4 count is over 1100 and his Viral count is under 400. From my own researching, this appears to still be ok (considering the circumstances of course). He said though that today at the dr they want to start him on antiretroviral... Read more »

CONSTIPATION ISSUES ON MEDS TAKING

Posted by Jet, 3 Replies

Recently a toxoplasma infection got me admitted to the hospital and the test result of my blood came HIV+.(First time with a CD4 COF 130.oN MY DISCHARGE DAY,i was pricribed Adiazine,daraprim,Losec,leucovorin and dexametozone which till now is... Read more »

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