Long Term Side Effects Of Bio-alcamid

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New-Fill or Bio-Alcamid

Dr. Moyle,I was wondering which treatment seems to be more safe for usage in the long run. I am a bit concerned about the effects of foreign substances injected into the body but definitely need to do something. Your advice is valued! Thanks...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Well Jennifer, of those two only NewFill is fully biodegradeable but bioachimid despite being 'permanent' can actually (at least partially) be removed. Both substances have substantial long term safety experience, in fact substances like... Read more »

Bio-Alcamid

Six years of Zerit has left my face pretty scrawny...I'm not getting real good feedback about... Read more »

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

Bio Alcamid/Sculptra/or other

Thanks very much for your response on "changing meds/facial wasting". We (my partner and... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Complications Reported in Some Recipients of Bio Alcamid

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

United Kingdom: Long-Term Effects of Drugs Worry HIV Patients

A survey of nearly 2,000 people with HIV/AIDS in Britain revealed that 69 percent did not feel sufficiently informed about the long-term effects of their medications. Participants first feared the long-term toxic effects of the drugs, then noted... Read more »

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BIO-ALCAMID RECEIVES HEALTH CANADA APPROVAL!

Posted by bradford

The arrival of Bio-Alcamid is exceptional news to men and women suffering from Lipoatrophy, the disfiguring condition that is often a result of the antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infection and AIDS.

BIO-ALCAMID RECEIVES HEALTH CANADA... Read more »

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 »

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