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Side Effects Of Lexiva And Combivir

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Lexiva and combivir

My doctor has prescribed lexiva and combivir, twice daily, as my initial treatment. Is this a 'normal' first treatment option? What side effects should I be concerned with? ...
Gerald Pierone, M.D.

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast
This is a normal treatment option and should work well. The main side effects to be on the lookout for are AZT (in Combivir) induced nausea, headache, or anemia. Lexiva can cause nausea and diarrhea. There is a trend towards use of once daily... Read more »

lexiva and combivir

My doctor has prescribed lexiva and combivir, twice daily, as my initial treatment. Is this a... Read more »

Switching to Lexiva/Telzir, Norvir and Truvada

Two years ago I've started taking Kaletra and Combivir. It works very fine for me, nearly... Read more »
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La Guía Annual de Medicamentos para el VIH

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Transcript of The Body's Live Chat on HIV Treatment Side Effects With Dr. Joel Gallant

Following is the transcript of The Body's live chat on HIV treatment side effects, which took place on Oct. 17, 2007, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The chat was sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc., moderated by The Body's editorial staff and hosted by Dr.... Read more »
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Managing Long-Term Side of Effects of HIV Therapy

You've Come a Long Way, Baby Antiretroviral therapy (HAART, ART, or anti-HIV medicines) has indeed come a long way in the last 25 years. ART has allowed for individuals who are HIV-positive to live longer lives. New ART medicines and classes of ART... Read more »
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Headache, and Nausea, and Fatigue. Oh, My!

Click on the name of each drug for further details , or refer to the manufacturer's package insert for a comprehensive list of potential drug side effects. Remember that side effects may or may not occur. Some are more common than others, and... Read more »
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Starting Therapy Need Info-Lexiva/Combivir

Posted by dretti, 3 Replies
I tested+ a month ago,still adapting,my doc wants to start therapy.Any experience from anybody taking lexiva/combivir
Any side effects experienced,my major fear, any changes in your physical appearence.Anyone with any advice would greatly be... Read more »

Insurance Help

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi, everyone!

I am one of those people across the country who have recently been booted from my state's ADAP. I have no insurance benefits. I am trying to get on the access programs for meds, but really need something to help with doctor... Read more »

Treatment

Posted by PozInFl, 7 Replies
Hi Everyone,

I'm very confused about an issue recently presented to me by my specialist...I respect him immensely, and he is the best in this area...I was diagnosed in June, 2004 as HIV +, seroconverted in May, 2004...My CD4 is 944 and viral load is... Read more »

What should I think?

Posted by motherinlaw, 9 Replies
I will try not to make this too long...my son called yesterday and told me his wife was not doing well. My HIV negative son and three HIV negative grandchildren may soon lose their HIV positive wife and mother.
My son and daughter-in-law seem not to... Read more »

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