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Missed Dose Efavirenz
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I miss my dose of Duovir and EfavirenzI am taking usually the Duovir and Efavirenz twice a day and last night, I missed my dose and remember in the morning when my next dose is due (only duovir). What should I do? Should I take the efavirenz in the morning or just skip that missed dose?...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Missing a single dose of Duovir (AZT/3TC or Combivir in US) while taking efavirenz usually wont result in any problem such as quick development of drug resistance. Though you could take the dose of Duovir the next morning (thus two doses of Duovir...
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Articles
One Year on Therapy and Counting ... Doses Taken: 1,460; Doses Missed: 0I am what is referred to as a highly motivated and compliant patient. I am highly motivated to stay alive and healthy, and I know that the way to maintain my health is to comply, conscientiously and consistently, with the multidrug regimen my doctor... Read more »
Efavirenz Dose Increase to 800 mg QD With Rifampin in Patients >50 kgOn 6 January the FDA approved revisions to the efavirenz (Sustiva) package insert to include dosing with efavirenz and rifampin. The Dosage and Administration and Drug Interaction sections of the package insert were updated to include the following:... Read more »
Population Pharmacokinetics of Efavirenz to Inform Dosing in Children 3 Months of Age and AboveThe U.S. FDA recently expanded the indication for efavirenz (EFV) to include children at least three months old based on a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model to assess dosing for this age group. 1 These data were presented at the 14th... Read more »
Lopinavir Troughs Lower in Children on Once-Daily Dose With EfavirenzChildren who switched from twice- to once-daily lopinavir/ritonavir plus efavirenz had a low lopinavir trough concentration in a small Thai study. 1 Troughs were not as low during twice-daily lopinavir/ritonavir dosing with or without efavirenz or... Read more »
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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...
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Efavirenz: ways to fight its sleep-reduction.
Posted by BrokenWingedBird, 2 Replies
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. Important discovery: Read more » Advertisement
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