Marinol Pro And Cons

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Pro's and Cons

What are the pros and cos of taking kaletra and truvada combination. This is my 3rd year on meds. Im not sure if should change to something different. Any advice is appreciated. my CD4 is in the 700 and Undet.Thanks...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Truvada and Kaletra has been an excellent combination used by many people for years. The "pros" are a combination with a proven track record, 2 combination pills which makes it easier to be adherent, a combination with a high barrier... Read more »

Summary of Treatment Option Pro's/Con's

Doc recommends starting treatment because the load is 100K+ even though the CD count is OK. I want... Read more »

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pro Vs. cons of getting tested?

I have had many partners over the last 7 years I have been tested 3 years ago but recently I have... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

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Dronabinol

Brand Name: Marinol Clase de medicamento: Infecciones oportunistas y otros El dronabinol, conocido también como Marinol, pertenece a la clase de medicamentos llamados antieméticos. Los antieméticos evitan la náusea y el vómito. El... Read more »

El Arte de Captar a Mujeres que Viven con el VIH/SIDA

A pesar de que hay más de 110.000 personas en Argentina que viven con el VIH/SIDA , (incluyendo 36.000 mujeres), mientras vivía en Argentina, la fotógrafa freelance Caitlin M. Kelly comenzó a darse cuenta de cuán poco se hablaba sobre la... Read more »

An Overview of Dronabinol (Marinol)

droe-NAB-i-nol Brand Name: Marinol Other Name(s): THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol, delta9-THC Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Dronabinol, also known as Marinol, belongs to the class of drugs known as antiemetics. Antiemetics... Read more »

Marinol Restrictions Eased

Marinol, a medication used to stimulate appetite and cope with nausea, will soon become easier and more convenient for people with HIV disease to receive, according to new federal guidelines. Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim/Roxane Laboratories,... Read more »

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Hola a todos, mi duda es sobre el riesgo por masturbar a una chica y tener una pequea herida (no sangrante) en el dedo que efectue la masturbacion. Mientras lo hacia senti un ardor en la herida producto del contacto con la vagina pero no me... Read more »

Como lidiar con mis padres sin que sea tragico?

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Hola a todos mi nombre es Pablo tengo 30 aos y es la 1ra vez que escribo en esta seccion de espaol. Soy de una pequea ciudad del sur de Argentina.
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Preocupado. Sin saber con quien acudir.. Mi caso

Posted by Artur, 2 Replies

Hola, Soy Arturo

Llevo casi 2 meses leyendo este foro y ha sido de gran ayuda. Desde entonces fue que tuve un encuentro de riesgo (15/oct/2011) en el que hubo sexo oral sin proteccion por un par de minutos y despues penetracion vaginal con proteccion... Read more »

Marinol???

Posted by RayZ, 2 Replies

Hello folks - Question for the group. I have a friend that has Marinol left over from bad times with HIV. She doesn't want to take any longer and asked if OK to sell. Any input? Appreciate your comments. Read more »

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