Long Term Side Effects Of Abacavir

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An Overview of Ziagen (Abacavir)

a-BAK-a-veer Brand Name: Ziagen Other Name(s): ABC, ABC sulfate, Abacavir sulfate Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors ZIAGEN ® (ZY-uh-jen) Tablets ZIAGEN ® Oral Solution Generic name: abacavir sulfate tablets and oral solution Read the Medication Guide that comes with ZIAGEN before you start taking it and each time you get a refill because there may be new information. This information does not take...

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Long Term Side Effects?

Hello,I am HIV positive (diagnosed April 10th 2002). I have been on meds since due to the fact that my cd4 count was extremely low, and viral load too high. I was taking Bactrim, Combivir and Sustiva. I dropped the bactrim with my doctors...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

My own experience and recent studies have shown that a significant minority of persons can have persistent or new central nervous system side effects due to Sustiva even after months of therapy. A trial of switching to nevirapine or abacavir (or... Read more »

Long-term effects of Sustiva

Hi! I was diagnosed with HIV in June of 2000. In December of the same year, I started taking meds (Sustiva + Combivir). I must say that my life has not been the same ever since I started Sustiva. I had a very rough time adjusting to the medication...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I certainly believe that Sustiva can cause or aggravate depression. If you don't want to try one of the many good antidepressants available you might consider substituting abacavir or nevirapine for the Sustiva if that seems reasonable from... Read more »

after long term use,what are the effects

i have been on Reyataz 200mg.and trizivar for over 5 years are there any long term use side affects i should be concerned with?i have a fatty growth on my pancreas and my dr. says that after a point fat can start to attatch itself to your organs...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There isn't much information on long term use of Reyataz since it has not been widely used for more than 3-5 years. My own experience with long term use in patients has been favorable-I haven't noted much in the way of new problems with... Read more »

A Long Term, Long Sleeping Survivor

Dear Dr. Bob,It's been a long time since I've visited this site, but you're obviously still doing the same great job. You deserve all the accolades and kudos received from all of your readers - me included!Quick background: probably...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Sleepy but not Dopey in NC,Thanks for returning to this site and for your very kind words.Isn't fatigue annoying? I'm glad you are eliminating the " factorials " in the " multi-factorial " potential causes. (You... Read more »

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long term side effects

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It would be interesting to hear from anyone that has been on antivirals for a long time(more than 4 years continously)that have minimal or NO side effects. Physical(appearence wise as well as internal) IF anyone out there falls into this catagory... Read more »

long term side effects(lack of)

Posted by Anonymous

For women who have been on antivirals continuously for a while (more than four to five years)and have not had any side effects or minimal ones,could you please share your experiences. What you are taking, what you experienced(if it resolved while on... Read more »

psychological effects with long-term survivor

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I guess I am needing to know if there are any people out there who have really been in some sort of denial for years until first symptoms hit. I feel like a fool, but I've been positive since 84 and really have been in denial until getting so so... Read more »

Are you a long term Sustiva/Truvada user

Posted by soimnotalone, 2 Replies

I am curious about the long term effects of these medicines from actual users. I read the pamphlets and what doctors "claim" but I wanted some feedback from actual users
Thanks for responding ;) Read more »

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