Should I Take Hydrocodone If I Have Aids

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Effectiveness of meds while taking hydrocodone

I was diagnosed with aids in October 2003, cd4 25, viral load 1,000,000. Tests in December 2003 reflected cd4 188, viral load undectable. Test this month cd4 170, viral load undectable. Will taking hydrocodone regularly, 7.5 mg three times a day,...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

No, the studies of Kaletra and opiates generally, and with codeine specifically, show that no dose adjustment is needed to maintain the effective concentrations of drug in your blood. Your experience appears to support this, as you have had a good... Read more »

hydrocodone and HIV antibody test

Dr. Bob, You are a very nice guy. I recently got tested for HIV 1/2 antibody test. Both the... Read more »

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

Hydrocodone

Is it safe / legal for me to be taking hydroco an opiod narcotic and be working? It was... Read more »

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