Should I Take Tenofovir If I Have Aids

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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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Tenofovir or Abacavir

What is another name for the above HIV/AIDS medication?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Tenofovir (= Viread and if combined with FTC=Truvada) while abacavir = Ziagen (if combined with 3TC/lamuvidine= Epzicom). KH... Read more »

TENOFOVIR GEL

I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT TENOFOVIR GEL WHICH CAN APPLY BY WOMEN TO AVOID HIV TRANSMISSION FROM THEIR HIV+ PARTNERS AND ASLO A CHANCHE TO GET PREGNANCY. SO WHERE CAN I GET/BUY TENOFOVIR GEL...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.You're referring to an experimental strategy that uses topical tenofovir to prevent HIV infection. The gel that you speak of is not yet approved for use, nor commercially available.I hope that results from the studies... Read more »

HIV+ HBV+, tenofovir+interferon?

Male, 43 years old, 100 Kg, 1.7 m, hiv+ since 1986, HIV viral load<50, CD4 300. Hepatitis B+ with HBV viral load 490'000,000. Lypodistrophy, bull hump, diabetes (124), triglycerides (250), hepatic enzymes lightly high, My last HAART was...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Several comments:1. I agree with your physician that pegylated interferon is worth a try, although there is no published data in coinfection. It appears that you will also be getting combination therapy for hepatitis B - tenofovir is a very active... Read more »

emtricitabine, tenofovir, efavirenz first line offensive

I use the term "first line offensive" with strong conviction to anyone considering beginning treatment. I was diagnosed HIV positive in April of 2003 and suspect having been HIV positive for some time prior to that given the last time I...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your thoughtful post.The combination of tenofovir (Viread)/ emtricitabine (Emtriva)/ efavirenz (Sustiva) is a newer low pill count option for first line treatment of HIV. While there aren't any formally presented studies on the... Read more »

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I'm just starting treatment and my doctor who does things differently recommended tenofovir...I know it's a new drug. Has anyone any experience with it?

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