Switch From Atripla To Truvada

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Switching from Atripla to Truvada/Isentress

My question is of course, after the fact, so too late now. However, I made the decision to change from taking atripla to Truvada/Isentress with the discovery of horrific side effects I never connected to the atripla. I ordered the new meds, but...

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

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Hello and thanks for your post.Sorry to hear of your side effects while on Atripla- likely due to the efavirenz component. Your comments highlight the need to first try to identify persons who might be at risk of such symptoms and to monitor after... Read more »

switch from atripla to truvada, norvir and prezista

After a difficult diagnosis of AIDS, which I still fight with, I was placed on Atripla. After 2... Read more »

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Switching from Atripla to Isentress/Truvada question

Hello,I'm changing therapy from Atripla to Isentress/Truvada after 3 years on Atripla. I just... Read more »

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20% People Switch Atripla Due to Efavirenz Side Effects: Late Switches Are Common

The experience from use of fixed-dose combination, efavirenz-based treatment (Atripla) as first-line therapy in the UK was published ahead of print in the journal AIDS. This analysis included 472 patients from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital... Read more »

Switching From Combivir to Truvada Keeps HIV Undetectable, Improves Blood Fats, But Fails to Improve Limb Fat

A study presented at the joint 2008 ICAAC / IDSA meeting in Washington, DC found that people who switched from Combivir (zidovudine/AZT + lamivudine/3TC) to Truvada (tenofovir + emtricitabine/FTC) maintained their control of HIV replication, had... Read more »

Switching From Atripla to Complera

Now that the best-selling Atripla has a real competitor, an important question becomes, can people switch from Atripla to the new Complera? While switching to a new and improved drug or regimen is common, there was a concern about switching here... Read more »

Study Shows People Can Safely Switch to Atripla

Results from a study presented at the joint 2008 ICAAC/IDSA meeting in Washington, DC found that people on a stable, suppressive HIV regimen can maintain control of their HIV if they switch to the fixed-dose combination pill Atripla (efavirenz +... Read more »

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switching to Atripla >worried

Posted by mauka, 8 Replies

My doc convinced me to switch to Atripla since after taking crixivan for about ten years my triglycerides are pretty dang high(over 600). I've been taking Norvir, Crixivan and Truvada and the idea of just taking one pill a day is a dream indeed,... Read more »

switched to Atripla! wooohoooooo

Posted by mauka, 3 Replies

Man I was pretty worried but I guess so far so good, no nightmares, dreaming a lot yes but it ain't bad at all! The only thing is when i go to bed I get so itchy on my feet and legs and scratch almost to bleed any tips on that? Thanks everyone for... Read more »

Atripla vs. Complera vs. Truvada: How to decide?!?

Posted by TheGoodLife, 5 Replies

I've combed over these three drugs and it all runs in circles. I lean toward one then the other. Can any one offer their experience as a reference? Read more »

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 »

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