Missed Dose Sustiva And Truvada

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One missed sustiva/truvada dose?

Should I be worried if I missed one dose of my sustiva/truvada treatment? I've been on these meds for less than a month, a little over two weeks to be precise. I am very worried about building resistance to the drugs. I am trying to be as...

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

North Shore University Hospital

I am glad that you are very focused on taking your meds and not missing doses. This approach will ensure you the best outcome. A single missed dose should not compromise your treatment since the drugs do not clear immediately from the blood. Try... Read more »

Very Late with Sustiva/Truvada Dose

I've been on the truvada/sustiva combo for about 9 months and was currently undetectable. I... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Truvada/Sustiva - late taking doses

Hi Doctor,I've been on my first regimen, Truvada /Sustiva for about 8 months with very good... Read more »

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

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Articles

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Announce Data Supporting Bioequivalence for Single-Pill Fixed-Dose Regimen of Sustiva (Efavirenz) and Truvada (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)

New York, NY and Foster City, CA -- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced they have obtained data supporting bioequivalence of a new formulation of the fixed-dose combination of... Read more »

Gilead's Combination of Antiretrovirals Truvada, Sustiva Not Bioequivalent to Two Drugs Alone, Study Says

Gilead on Tuesday announced that its reformulation of a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral drug combining the company's Truvada with Bristol-Myers Squibb 's drug Sustiva is not bioequivalent to the two drugs when used separately, AFX... Read more »

FAQs About Truvada (Tenofovir/FTC)

FAQs About Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

Starting Treatment | Switching Treatment | Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Pregnancy Starting Treatment Do I need to take Sustiva on an empty stomach? I've been HIV positive for about two years and my last CD4 count was 345. I've... Read more »

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Are you a long term Sustiva/Truvada user

Posted by soimnotalone, 2 Replies

I am curious about the long term effects of these medicines from actual users. I read the pamphlets and what doctors "claim" but I wanted some feedback from actual users
Thanks for responding ;) Read more »

Widespread Atripla/truvada+sustiva Rash

Posted by younguk, 1 Reply

I am taking Truvada and Sustiva and have been for 2 weeks. 8 days in I developed a rash which has become progressively worse. It covers most of the surface area of my inner thighs and upper back and is also present in significant amounts everywhere... Read more »

New combined Truvada/Sustiva combination

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi.
Just wondered if anybody knew as to when the above co-formulated combo will be available? I s it this year?
I am starting with Truvada + Sustiva, but as I not keen on taking tablets anyway, I would rather take just 1 tablet instead of 2.
Thank you Read more »

Sustiva and Truvada

Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies

When I first started using Sustiva and Truvada the pills seem to be beating the virus. My doctor is concerned that my numbers (VL#'s) keep going up and down. One 3 month period they will be as low as 245 the next 945 the next 485 and then 644. My... Read more »

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