Lamivudine Zidovudine

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Combivir (Zidovudine + Lamivudine)

What Is Combivir? Combivir is a pill that contains two drugs used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART): zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) and lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC). Combivir is manufactured by ViiV Healthcare. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Lamivudine is also known as 3TC. The drugs in Combivir are called nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or nukes. These drugs block the...

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Is it safe to take creatine with Lamivudine + Zidovudine and efavirenz?

Hello Mr. Vergel, Im marc from Beirut 29 years old just diagnosed with HIV from 3 month ago and had to start the treatment directly, I am now on Duovir (Lamivudine + Zidovudine) and Effavir (efavirenz).Honestly I used not to skip the gym used to go...

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

Program for Wellness Restoration

I am glad you are regaining control of your health after adjusting from the shock of your HIV diagnosis. As you know, we can live long and healthy lives, and many of us become even more motivated to exercise, eat well and take care of ourselves... Read more »

Facial lipotrophy , weight loss

I am on ARV treatment since 2004.My present ARV regimen are zidovudine, lamivudine and efavirenz.Since last couple of years I have noticed a case of little facial lipotrophy but it is not that much worse and people think that it is dimple on my...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I would recommend switching the zidovudine and lamivudine to tenofovir + FTC (Truvada) which should decrease odds for fat loss. No supplements have been shown to be effective at reversing fat loss. KH... Read more »

Drug Interactions - atazanavir

Hi,Currently I'm taking lamivudine, zidovudine, Atazanavir, ritonavir, I would really appreciate if u can tell me the DI for the meds especially Atazanavir which antacid, anti biotic, vitamins tabs and others supplements (drinks/tab) also...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Drug-drug (or -supplement/herb) interactions with HIV medications are a very important to be aware of, as some can cause unwanted effects. Your question is very broad in scope, but know that depending on the antacid... Read more »

Loud heart beat

I've been on Combivir (efavirenz,Zidovudine & Lamivudine) for 9 months but this started giving me nerve problem. My doctor told me to switch to Altripla and I've been on it for two weeks now. The first week all was well but since...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Heart problems from the drugs alone (including rhythm issues) would be very unlikely when switching from Combivir to Truvada. Heart problems are common in the general population so if persistent or more symptoms develop you should have that... Read more »

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Liver Function

Posted by NYRN, 1 Reply

I'm taking viread, invirase, didanosine, zidovudine and valtrex and my latest labs indicate high on the liver screens. Has anyone had any liver issues - I don't drink so it's not that! Read more »

unprotected sex----ECLIA test

Posted by haohaode, 1 Reply

on 4 February, i had unprotected vaginal sex with a thai sex worker for less than two minutes.
within 24 hours i took Kaletra, lamivudine and zidovudine for 28 days.
on 30 March(8 weeks later), this woman had ECLIA/ Roche Diagnostics test with... Read more »

What is my risk?

Posted by francisco23016, 1 Reply

Hi there,

I write here because I have inquiries of transmission of HIV. Two months ago, I had receptive and protected anal sex ( we used condom which did not break) with a guy whom has HIV (I realized of that the next morning of the intercourse).... Read more »

What is my overall risk of get HIV?

Posted by francisco23016, 1 Reply

Hi,

I am Rodrigo. I write because I have inquiries about risks of transmission of HIV. Three weeks ago, I had receptive and protected anal sex ( we used condom which did not break) with a guy whom has HIV (I realized of that the next morning of the... Read more »

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