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Megace Drug To Increase Appetite
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using megaceI just recently started my HIV meds. I am on sustiva and Truvada. I am also taking TB drugs that include the notorious Rifampin. I am taking an extra 200mg of Sustiva since rifampin reduces its strength. I am thinking of starting to take megace...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
I am unaware of any specific drug interaction issues with Megace and the drugs you are taking. In my experience Megace -related weight gain was mostly water and not associated with an increase in lean body mass or any confirmed clinical benefit....
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megace to gain weighti am a healthy person weighing 80 but height 6 feet so i want to use megace to gain body weight... Read more »Megace? Good/Bad?I was reading a question that was asked on your panel. About Megace and weight gain. I am a... Read more »
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An Overview of Megestrol Acetate (Megace)me-JES-trole Brand Name: Megace ES, Megace Oral Suspension Other Name(s): Acetato de megestrol, Megestrol Drug Class: Opportunistic Infection and Other Drugs Megestrol acetate, also known as Megace, is a type of medicine called an... Read more »
Appetite LossLoss of interest in eating can come from many different medications, whether they directly suppress your appetite or create changes in your sense of smell and/or taste. It can also occur when medicines are causing nausea that makes the very thought... Read more »
Marinol Restrictions EasedMarinol, 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 »
Incidence of Drug-Resistant HIV Strains May Increase in Africa With Increased Availability of Antiretroviral DrugsThe increased availability of antiretroviral drugs in African countries with high HIV/AIDS prevalence rates may result in more drug-resistant HIV strains, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. National HIV/AIDS treatment programs, such as the one... Read more »
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I am switching meds because of the neuropathy in my feet and my doctor has given me a break from taking the new cocktail for 30 days. My energy has increased tremendously. Could the meds I was on... Read more » How Soon Should T-Cell Count Increase?
Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
I was infected in October 2003, diagnosed in December 2003, and went on Sustiva and Combivir December 30, 2003. My viral load went from an initial count of 125,000 down to 120, 2 weeks ago. Will probably be "undectable" soon. My question is, my CD4+...
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marinol
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Since my appetite has decreased my Doctor has given me a scriptfor Marinol. It does increase my appetite but I can't control the effects it has on me. I take 2.5 mg three times a day before meals. ... Read more » some comments on my post
Posted by uhohblita, 2 Replies
Maybe I should have warned you in the title, so Jackie wouldnt lose her appetite. Whoever said my pits were nasty, youre right, but its only due to the freakin rash. other than that they are very well-kept, thank you very much. i have used some...
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