Mixing Atripla With Cold Medicines

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs What is efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate? Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of three antiretroviral drugs, which are taken together in one tablet that is a fixed dose. Efavirenz (Sustiva) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor...

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mixing hiv meds with cold meds

Can a pregnant woman with hiv take cold or cough medicine while currently taking hiv medication...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.It should be ok to take over the counter cold medications with your condition(s), but I'd advise that you discuss the specifics with your healthcare provider as the details of which medications you are taking... Read more »

Mixing Atripla And Extenze

I saw that someone asked this question a few years ago and I wanted to know if there were updates. Can I use extenze while on Atripla? It really helps with Ed. ...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi Ed and thanks for posting.Here's what I posted a few years ago:"A quick question and maybe a quick answer; but a complex analysis.I wouldn't recommend taking Extenze if you're taking tenofovir/FTC/efavirenz (Atripla).There are... Read more »

Best ED medicine for someone on Atripla?

In your opinion, what is the best ED medicine for someone that has been on Atripla for several years? I am not on any other medicines and have a problem with getting hard during sex....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

An evaluation for contributing factors for impotence/erectile dysfunction is recommended (such as diabetes, low testosterone or other hormone abnormalities, high bloood pressure, stress, anxiety, other meds). If an erectile dysfunction is... Read more »

Medicinal Taste on Atripla

I have been on Atripla for one week now as a PEP regimen. Today, a full 16 hours after my last dose, I had a sudden and very strong medicinal/metallic taste in my mouth. In addition to the taste in my mouth my sinuses and eyes were burning as if I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Those types of sensations are not normal or common with Atipla. Unusual gustatory/olfactory sensations are occasionally experienced during the first several weeks on Atripla. I would inform prescribing clinicians and would generally counsel to... Read more »

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HELP! Took Atripla By Mistake

Posted by Choosing2Liv, 4 Replies

I brought my medicine bottles to work today to reorder my them by phone. While rushing to take my vitamins, I took an Artipla pill by mistake. (I usually take one at night). Im beginning to stress out about this.

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How big is the Atripla Tablet?

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