Reaction To Atripla

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Horrible Allergic Reaction to Atripla

Posted by MikeInPhilly2, 1 Reply

Hello All,

I was diagnosed HIV + on July 5th, 2011.

My doctor and I decided to move immediately and aggressively against the virus and she prescribed Atripla.

I did OK for the first week or so. Then I broke out in a rash that while not very sightly,... Read more »

Atripla was not for me

Posted by RL9141, 3 Replies

After one week on Atripla, my doctor took me off of the med. 7 days in, I broke out from head to toe in an awful rash. It itched, was uncomfortable, and look(s) horrible. Today I had to start taking Prednisone to help clear up the rash. Once that is... Read more »

I taking Atripla and

Posted by harcase116, 1 Reply

I started noticing besides my achy joints and contant headaches(even with Aleve it still don't help) that my skin is getting drier and flaking!!!! Anything out there that can help!!! 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 »

atripla experience

Posted by hopefulone, 13 Replies

i started atripla about 10 days ago. i thought i would share my experience since i had read about some experiences with the drug that made me very nervous.

i have been pleasantly surprised with the drug thus far.

i was particularly worried, but to... Read more »

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Atripla for graveyard shift workers (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS)

Hello, I work a 12hr overnight shift and was placed on Atripla. I have been on this regiment for only 5 days now and take it during the mornings before bedtime. I still have dizziness, and fatigue, after having 5 - 6hrs of sleep and also during the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Since this is a one pill once per day regimen, you can try adjusting the time you take Atripla to see if this mitigates the side effects. Many people have similar complaints when starting an efavirenz-based regimen. (Efavirenz is one of the... Read more »

New to Atripla (ATRIPLA SIDE EFFECTS, 2010)

Hi Dr. BobI was diagnosed with HIV back in 2004 and just started taking Atripla about a month ago. I am adjusting to the side effects, but the two main ones that are not really improving are weird bouts of depression that come and go during the day...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Shaunn,Since this is your first regimen, chances are there are a number of other very good treatment regimen options for you. (A resistance test would be helpful in selecting antiretrovirals to be included in your regimen.) Almost all... Read more »

Atripla and cocaine

I am not aware of any reactions between atripla and cocaine, I dont think any have been documented. Although, cocaine is the worst thing you can do to your body having hiv. THE WORST. Any other recreational drug does not come close to the harm that...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Your feedback on using cocaine is appreciated. KH... Read more »

Klonopin & Atripla

If I took a 1mg Klonopin and then followed it with a dose of Atripla... will I suffer any serious reactions? ...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

No, there should be no significant interaction between these drugs.... Read more »

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