Side Effects Of Isentress And Truvada

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Isentress

Brand name: Isentress Generic name: raltegravir, or RAL Class: Integrase inhibitor (integrase strand transfer inhibitor, or INSTI) Manufacturer: Merck and Co., www.isentress.com , (800) 622-4477 AWP: $1,171.31/month Standard Dose: One 400 mg film-coated tablet twice a day, with or without food, with no dietary restrictions. Can be taken by children two years or older. Dosing is based on weight for children 2-11 years old. A new...

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Bad Reaction to both Intelence/Truvada, and Isentress/Truvada

I recently started medication for HIV for the very first time. My doctor first put me on Intelence/Truvada as I was worried about the CNS side effects of Atripla/Sustiva. After being on the medication for 8 days, I had almost no energy and could...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your interesting question.I think that your conclusion could very well be correct. While diarrhea is not commonly associated with the medications in Truvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine), I do think that your history of similar... Read more »

Thanks for answers:Truvada + Isentress:less side effects?

Doc: Ron,again! You had given me several options in your reply. One was Truvada + Isentress. I have taken Atripla for only 10 days now and know I have to try and give it more time (I already have a 90-day mail order supply). However, I keep having...

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

North Shore University Hospital

The CNS effects should be less with Isentress, the stomach issues may or may not. Many people get some "bloating" with Truvada (which is also part fo Atripla). Also the CNS effects generally lessen over time, so things may improve even... Read more »

truvada/isentress-side effects

I'm 27, and was diagnosed in march 2010. I immediately began treatment because of low numbers (VL 240000, CD4 192).I started with kaletra+truvada, but because of strong side effects, changed it to isentress+truvada. It all went good and I had...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Hi and thanks for your question. Congratulations on your success on treatment this year.No these are not at all typical side effects from Truvada and Isentress, especially after a whole year on treatment. Skin reactions and rashes usually occcur... Read more »

low sodium side effect of truvada or Isentress

Hi I started with meds back in june-reyataz,truvada,norvir-had side effects-chronic diarrhea,jaundice,flulike symptoms,rash on back shoulders,chest,neck face ,and scalp-doc switched the reyataz and norvir to isentress.Started the Isentress 2 weeks...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Low sodium is not commonly seen with your current regimen. I recommend an evaluation promptly (including a repeat blood evaluation for electrolytes including sodium) to assess renal and hormonal and hydration status. You have been off to a rough... Read more »

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Posted by anfan4, 2 Replies

im been on isentress and truvada for month and half and notice increased in blood pressure and any else had this problem. Will isentress cause this problem. Read more »

Isentress plus Kaletra

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