Reaction To Fuzeon

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Fuzeon reaction

I've been using Fuzeon for almost two months now and all areas of injection are sore nodes and a lot of discoloration. Three days ago I woke up with hives and am now taking a dose of prednisone to keep the hives at bay; also taking allegra...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Unfortunately, injection site reactions occur over 85% of the time on Fuzeon, and do not seem to go away, at least over 2 years.Applying compresses to the area before and after the injections, using pain killers and antihistamines and a BRIEF course... Read more »

Fuzeon reaction

I've been using Fuzeon for almost two months now and all areas of injection are sore nodes and... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

Fuzeon reactions

Dr.Young, I am starting fuzeon in three weeks. I have read abou the site injections as being... Read more »

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S. »

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Important Changes to Fuzeon Product Labeling

Important additions have been made to the Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) for injection product label to include a description of nerve bundle pain, hematoma, and cautionary wording regarding Biojector use in patients with coagulopathy. The changes add... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California: Support Program Helps Fuzeon Patients

More than 35 people met at an Oakland restaurant last month to learn about Nurse Connections, a free nationwide home-based education and support program for HIV patients taking Fuzeon. Nurse Connections, sponsored by Roche Pharmaceuticals, aims to... Read more »

Fuzeon's Side Effects

This material was developed independently through an unrestricted educational grant from Trimeris. What is clear from the big clinical studies on Fuzeon is that most HIV treatment-experienced people felt physically better once Fuzeon was included... Read more »

FAQs About Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide)

Don't see your question? Ask it in our "Ask the Experts" forums ! General Treatment | Starting/Stopping Treatment | Side Effects | Preparation | Biojector 2000 General Treatment Is it possible to stay on Fuzeon and not become resistant? ... Read more »

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FUZEON

Posted by Monchhichi, 2 Replies

Just a question I want to get feedback on...To anyone on Fuzeon...What type of side effects are you getting and injection site reactions? Does anyone have any tips they can give on ISR's? My husband has been on Fuzeon for over a year now and any... Read more »

new to Fuzeon

Posted by Tscotty, 4 Replies

Last month after 13 years, millions of pills, and all the other stuff we go through - I saw "the" lab results indicating my complete resistance to every drug I have taken. Thursday I gave my first fuzeon injection -it sure was a scene. I actually... Read more »

ISR's w/T-20 Fuzeon suck

Posted by Scoot2Bfree, 3 Replies

It's a total pisser when you run out of spaces for injections. Have lipoatropahy, no body fat, ISR's are horrible but Dr's say last option as it's salvage therapy. Doing the Tibotec Duet TMC 125 NNRTI with/possible TMC 114 NRTI (placebo trial) thing... Read more »

New Fuzeon needles

Posted by Monchhichi

Just wanting to se what everyone who is on Fuzeon thinks of the new needles that are being supplied with the kit. Do you like them better or not? I know I personally do not like them. My husbands doctor is wondering and hopefully your input will... Read more »

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