Missed Dose Efavirenz

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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missed dose

my husband is on efavirenz, lamivudine,and zidovudine. He missed his night regime last night and only remembered one hour before his morning regime. What effect will this have?Please help!! ...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

When patients are doing well on a regimen such as efavirenz, lamivudine, and zidovudine then missing an occasional dose usually doesnt cause problems. Your husband should be OK. KH... Read more »

think i missed my dose of viraday

I cannot remember if I took my dose today - am on viraday. Not sure whether i should take it (its been 5 hours since the time I was supposed to take it). Should i skip the dose or take it? Is it safer to skip one dose or take another dose - which...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Occasionally missing a dose of Viraday (Atripla in US) usually is tolerated OK though general best rule is try not to miss any doses to I usually recommend taking the catch up dose rather than missing altogether. If you have side effects from the... Read more »

sustiva/combivir missed dose

Hi. I was reading an earlier post in which you stated that a missed dose of the Sustiva/Combivir regimen (my regimen) is more serious than a missed dose of a PI-based regimen. I've been almost completely adherent, but might have missed a dose...

Response from Susan Little, M.D.

University of California San Diego

No, please don't be too concerned. What I was trying to convey was that in an individual who misses doses on a more regular fashion (for instance 2-3 doses per week), the risk of developing resistance with this behaviour is higher for someone... Read more »

Maybe missed a dose

I have been taking medication for nearly 7 years and am undetectable - Kivexa and Stocrin once daily. No side effects. I have missed perhaps three doses in all that time. This morning it seemed to me that I forgot to take the meds last evening...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Since efavirenz (Stocrin, Sustiva) can cause the symptoms that you describe, there's no way to really be sure if you had taken 1 or 2 doses.Nevertheless, I'd recommend just continuing your medications on... Read more »

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Posted by jab, 1 Reply

missed sustiva dose, should I take it now Read more »

Hi, guys, I've been missing you all, esp AIDSTOHV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which... Read more »

Efavirenz: ways to fight its sleep-reduction.

Posted by BrokenWingedBird, 1 Reply

If Efavirenz (and Efavirenz along)is really wrecking your sleep quality, then the only solution is to stop taking Efavirenz (and substitute it with another drug).

However, there are ways to ensure your sleep is as good as possible.

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HALF DOSING MY MEDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello All !! I want to tell everyone that I started taking half of the prescribed doses of my meds about 2 years ago. My T cells remain High (570) and my V load is still undetectable..
I am on viramune,ziagen and zerit. I had an uncle who died... Read more »

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