Taking Atripla With Hiv Meds

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An Overview of Atripla (Efavirenz/Tenofovir/FTC)

ef-FAH-ver-enz / em-tri-SIT-uh-bean / te-NOE-fo-veer Brand Name: Atripla Other Name(s): EFV/FTC/TDF Drug Class: Combination Drugs Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Atripla can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include lactic acidosis (buildup of acid in the blood) and liver problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal...

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Allergic reaction after taking Atripla

I recently was diagnosed as being HIV+ and just over a week ago started on my first meds, Atripla. I developed an allergic reaction to the meds (severe lumpy red rash all over my body), went to the hospital, and they told me to stop taking them and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Ideally you should speak to someone in your HIV doctor's office. Rash is common with Atripla and often is treated through (such as with antihistamines). Stopping Atripla after a week can occasionally lead to resistance but most often does not.... Read more »

Using Nutrition Supplements and taking HIV Meds

I take Atripla at night and work out during the day or mornings. I would like to know is it ok to take Nutritional Supplements Like Universal Animal Pump, Nitrix Oxides, Creatine and 100% Whey Protien as a muscle building stack....

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Creatine and whey protein have been studied in HIV. No interactions were observed. We have no data on the other two supplements.Nelson... Read more »

diarrhea and atripla and heart meds

I've recently had a heart drug eluting heart stent, am taking also Atripla HIV med, with Plavix Metoprolol in the mornings. Atripla, Lipitor, and Metoprolol in the evenings. Any reason that diarrhea should flare up. I've not had a problem...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

I do not see an obvious cause for diarrhea with this mix of meds. It is possible that the Lipitor is doing this and holding this drug for a few days, if your doc agrees, could help determine if this is the case. A work up to make sure there is no... Read more »

Taking Viagra with Atripla

I take Atripla for HIV. I know that this does not prevent the spread of HIV. My partner and I want to have protected sex. Is there a drug interaction between Viagra (or similar meds) and atripla?...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Thank you for question. The Efavirenz component of Atripla may decrease the level of Viagra (or other similar drugs) which might reduce Viagra's effectiveness. Even so, you should use the standard daily dose of Viagra with Atripla. The use... Read more »

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