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 What is efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate? Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a combination of three antiretroviral drugs, which are taken together in one tablet that is a fixed dose. Efavirenz (Sustiva) is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor...

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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 »

Atripla and bipolar meds

I have been HIV+ for about three years and about 4 months ago began taking Atripla. About a year ago I was diagnosed as bipolar and have suffered from severe bouts of depression. I take lithium (2 300mg pills 3 times a day), effexor xr (150 mg in...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

The good news is that your antiretroviral meds seem to be working very well.With your current medications, it's important to be cautious about your lithium level. When lithium levels are too high, it can cause trouble with balance, muscle... Read more »

TAKING 4-5 MEDS FOR HIV AND PCP... AND ABOUT TO TAKE 1 MORE

34 YRS OLD,HIV+ FOR 2 YEARS...I HAD BACTERIAL PNEUMONIA A FEW MONTHS BACK BEFORE I DECIDED TO START ON MY ART, HAD A CD4 COUNT OF 32, 4TH WEEK ON ATRIPLA NOW AND FEELING ALRIGHT, OTHER THAN ATRIPLA DAILY I TAKE SULFAMETH, ACYCLOVIR, DAILY, 2...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.While one should be careful about drug-drug interactions or (as is the case of Atripla's tenofovir and naproxen) the potential for additive toxicity, assuming that you have normal kidney function, taking these... Read more »

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Hi am have been taking atripla for about a month now( this is the only hiv med i take or ever took). I am a 30 year old woman.I was interested in getting info from a woman who has been on this medication for more than 6 months. I just wanted to... Read more »

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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 »

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