Side Effects Of Truvada Vs Combivir

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Combivir

Brand name: Combivir Generic name: lamivudine/zidovudine, or 3TC/AZT Class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside, NRTI, or nuke) -- fixed dose combination Manufacturer: ViiV Healthcare, www.viivhealthcare.com , (877) 844-8872 AWP: $1,081.70/month Standard Dose: One tablet (150 mg lamivudine/300 mg zidovudine) twice a day (12 hours apart), with or without food, with no dietary restrictions. Take missed dose as...

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Combivir vs Truvada

My apologies to bug you again but you say that my numbers are on track:) Do you think my regime is the best possible, in your opinion, or would you have started with something else? It seems from other post this Truvada seems better? I don't go...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

From your previous post - you are on Combivir and Sustiva and responding quite well to this regimen. If you have had no side effects, then nothing needs to be changed. Although it is true that Truvada outperformed Combivir in a recent head to head... Read more »

Combivir or Truvada

I have been on a regiment of Combivir and Sustiva for the last 19 months with no negative side effects and remaining undectable with a cd4 hovering around 450 and cd4% on the rise, starting at 8% and now at 15%. I had asked my doctor about...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

The switch you describe should not be a problem. Potency is not an issue here and the side effect profile of Truvada is very favorable. Regarding anemia, this is seen in some people on AZT but it is much more common in those with low CD4 cell... Read more »

switching combivir to truvada

I have been on kaletra and combivir combination for 2 years. I have undetectable viral load and no serious side effects.My doctor suggested me that changing combivir to truvada. I actually want to change combivir to truvada because of the risk of...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Most patients do well with a switch from Combivir to Truvada from both the tolerability and resistance standpoint. If you encounter a problem tolerating Truvada often you could be switched back to Combivir (or consider Epzicom particularly if HLA... Read more »

Combivir and Truvada as PEP

My doctor gave me Combivir (1 daily) and Truvada (2 daily) as PEP regimen. Does it make sense to be taking both medications at the same time, i.e. this more effective, useless or harmfull? Ihave been taking both for a week now and no major side...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

What???There's no reason why one would take both Combivir and Truvada together, whether for PEP or routine treatment of HIV. One or the other would suffice for most circumstances.Further, I hope that you've mis-typed the dosing-- Combivir... Read more »

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Switching from Combivir to Truvada???

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I started Combivir/Sustiva a year ago. I've had great results. VL undetected. My doctor is suggesting the switch from Combivir/Sustiva to Truvada/Sustiva. Has anyone made the switch. What are the benefits aside from the once a day regimen. Any side... Read more »

Norvir-Truvada-Reyataz any1 on this combo

Posted by light001, 2 Replies

hello
Just went to a new DR said to go with this combo and i am wondering did it help anyone. i used to take Combivir and Crixivan and he said those are old meds no one takes them anymore there is so much better out there now...is he correct are... Read more »

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 »

Are you a long term Sustiva/Truvada user

Posted by soimnotalone, 2 Replies

I am curious about the long term effects of these medicines from actual users. I read the pamphlets and what doctors "claim" but I wanted some feedback from actual users
Thanks for responding ;) Read more »

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