Taking 3TC With Hiv Meds

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An Overview of Combivir (AZT/3TC)

la-MI-vyoo-deen, zye-DOE-vyoo-deen --> Brand Name: Combivir Other Name(s): ZDV/3TC Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Lamivudine/zidovudine is a fixed-dose combination tablet of two antiretroviral medicines, called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Lamivudine/zidovudine works by disrupting one of the early steps in the HIV life cycle, called reverse transcription. During normal...

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Resistant to 3tc(in combivir) but being switch to trizivir1?

I was recently diaganosed hiv+ in June 2005. August 30th I started my meds with combivir and viracept. Beginning numbers was 107cd4 and 390,000vl. I went form that to undetectable in 6 weeks. 3 months later in Jan. 06 my viral load went to 563,( by...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

My first response is to encourage you to be open with your doctor, both with your questions and concerns, and with the independent actions that you are taking and are thinking of taking. In general, I would discourage you from acting without his or... Read more »

Sinus Infection Antibiotics and Efavirenz/tenofovir/3TC

Hi Dr, am currently on Efavirenz/tenofovir/3TC and viral load is <75, CD4 around 300. Recently been having sinus infection like symptoms (sore cheek bones, yellow discharge and fatigue). I am afraid of taking antibiotics, in case there's...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.There usually aren't any significant interactions between antibiotics and HIV medications. So, I wouldn't have great concern.I hope you feel better soon,BY... Read more »

Resistant to 3TC

Dear Dr. Sherer,I was diagnosed with HIV 18 months ago. My CD4 count is still over 460 (VL over 150.000)but unfortunatly kaposi started and my doctor in Istanbul/Turkey advised me to start with the treatment doesn't matter whatever my CD4 count...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

Not all HIV drug resistance is the same, and 3TC resistance with the M184V mutation is an excellent example.Like other resistance mutations, the M184V impairs the ability of 3TC to reduce HIV replication.On the other hand, 3TC still exerts an... Read more »

Insomnia and 3tc

DoctorI am having trouble staying asleep. This started about 4 mths ago after returning from overseas. Initially I thought it was the time change and tried melatonin. That worked for 6 wks only. I understand it could be the 3tc medication. But wht...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Tough situation to pin on 3TC given the scenario you described. It would be unusual for 3TC to be the main culprit though it could happen (switching to a different med for 1-2 months would sort that out such as tenofovir or abacavir). Given that... Read more »

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Reyataz,Norvir, Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom].

Posted by Mondo

Is there anyone here at the forum taking the following cocktail?
I'm taking Reyataz[atazanavir], Norvir [ritonavir] and Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom]. I would be interested to know how you are going with it and any problems or side effects that you... Read more »

Employment drug test positive which HIV med is it

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have recently changed my combination to 3TC, Abacavir and Efavirenz. I work within an industry that requires regular and random drug and alcohol testing. My urine tests are now coming back positive for canabanoids ( I dont smoke dope). I can have... Read more »

taking hiv meds to Russia and Eastern Europe

Posted by Anonymous

I'm traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe this summer. I'm concerned that I might have a problem going through customs in these countries if my HIV meds are spotted. Has anyone taken their HIV meds to these countries? What happened? Any advice?... Read more »

22 poz..stopped taking meds/not disclosing status

Posted by Anonymous, 16 Replies

i was diagnosed hiv+ december 2003. i had an insane viral load of over a million. my initial cd4 was 280. i began taking medication and within 2 months i gained back the 50 pounds of weight i lost and became healthier than ive ever been before. i... Read more »

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