Is There Any Problem With Taking Deca Durabolin While On HIV Meds

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Deca Durabolin Availability

http://www.aids.org/atn/a-381-03.htmlThis might explain why the other guy was told that Deca was no longer available, but I think the supply problem has been solved since then....

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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Thanks for the clarification. Yes, it is available at any pharmacy. If they tell you it isn't, tell them to cal Watson Pharmaceuticals directly. If you do not have insurance or your insurance will not cover it, your best bet is buying it from... Read more »

Sustanon 250 and Deca-Durabolin 50

Hi There,I am a 30yo male in Australia. Been living with HIV for two years, VL undetectable,... Read more »

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Depo Testosterone and Deca-Durabolin Combo

Hello from Texas! I looked and did not see a question like this so I hope I am not asking a... Read more »

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Treatment for HIV Wasting Withdrawn

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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 »

Travelling with HIV Meds

Posted by jon_yvr, 6 Replies

I am on 6 meds and I'm going the U.K., France, Germany, and Italy for a month. I'll be carrying alot of bottles. Has anyone had any experience taking medications through customs in these countries? Any suggestions for what I should do: try to... Read more »

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