Side Effects After Stopping Atripla

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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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 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 »

Stopping Atripla

I have been on Atripla for about a year and a half. During that time I have had very few side affects and my last labs showed my CD4 count at nearly 450 and my viral load as "undetectable." However, I was recently told by my doctor that...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Stopping Atripla runs the risk of developing resistance particularly to the efavirenz with its long half life (persistence in blood). The risk for both AIDS and non-AIDS HIV related events (such as heart disease and cancer) increases after stopping... Read more »

Does one ever stop taking Atripla?

Hi, thank you for volunteering your time here and providing a great community service. Here's my question-I have been taking Atripla for about 3 years, having been switched from basically the same meds administered separately. I have been...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your compliment and your question.Congratulations on your great response to treatment and your dedication to staying on meds.There are 2 points in your question: the "Main" effects of treatment and the "Side" effects... Read more »

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Atripla- Rash/Side Effect

Posted by RL9141, 2 Replies

Yesterday (saturday) made one week of being on Atripla. I started breaking out all over my body. It looks like chicken pox, small red dots all over my body. I've taken some Bendryl. This morning (Sunday) it is worse. It's covered more of my body and... Read more »

stopping medication (atripla)

Posted by JavierNYC, 1 Reply

i have been taking atripla and i was very sedated for attempting suicied so i didnt take my medication for two maybe three days not to sure, is this long enough for the virus to be resistant to the medication, can anyone give some advice on this... Read more »

4 days on atripla

Posted by CMH, 1 Reply

Started atripla 4 days ago. I was really apprehensive to start based on the side-effects i'd been reading about. This post is for everyone out there putting it off. Don't. It's not bad at all. Nothing bad to report at all. First night I had a... Read more »

atripla

Posted by tuffnftl, 4 Replies

i just started this pill any ideas or feedback or what to expect anyone please help thx kenny Read more »

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