Should Someone With Hiv Take Trazodone

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Trazodone HCL with HIV meds

Hi Doc,I was wondering if it is safe to take Trazodone HCL for slight insomnia along with HIV Meds: Truvada, Norvir, and Reyataz. My partners doctor prescribed this to him because he has not been sleeping well. Thanks....

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

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