Taking NNRTIs With Hiv Meds

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NNRTIs: The Next Generation Approaches

Part I Introduction Mechanisms of NNRTI Activity and HIV NNRTI Resistance NNRTI Resistance in NNRTI-Naive and NNRTI-Experienced Individuals NNRTI Mutations: Resistance and Cross-Resistance NRTI Mutations: The Potential Impact on NNRTIs NNRTI... Read more »

Know Your HIV Drugs: NNRTIs

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) NNRTIs are another class of FDA-approved HIV antiviral drugs. There are currently three drugs approved for use in this class. NNRTIs work by targeting the structure of reverse transcriptase... Read more »

Two New NNRTIs Enter the Pipeline

Data on two novel NNRTIs were presented at today's late-breaker session at the International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. After years with little development for this important class of HIV treatments, news on two somewhat promising compounds is... Read more »

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Early HIV-should I even be taking meds?

Hi Guys, I REALLY need some good advice here! I was diagnosed with HIV in October 2005. My viral load was 56,000 and my CD4 count was 767. After taking Sustiva and Truvada for three months I've been undectable and got my CD4 up to 946 within...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I generally don't treat HIV infected persons with a CD4 count >> 350 who are asymptomatic. If your HIV meds are causing you side effects and are not likely preventing HIV-related disease (which is uncommon if you have a high CD4 count)... Read more »

Topping HIV+ bottom with condom who is taking HIV meds

Hello, I recently topped a HIV+ bottom with a latex condom during penetration but not during oral sex. He did not tell me that he was HIV+ but I found out that he is taking Epzicom, Reyataz, and Norvir. What are my risks of contracting HIV. The sex...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Why are you freaking out because you found your bottom-guy's antiretrovirals? What if you hadn't found them? Would you be at any less risk right now? No, of course not. This is exactly why we must consider all our sexual partners could... Read more »

Stop takeing hiv meds!

I been haveing terable nasea for well over a year I started hiv meds about 1 1/2 years ago. The nasea has lead to a loss of a job and severe depression at this point I can't take it anymore dr had med on atripla but was so depressed she toke me...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Sorry to hear that you're having so much difficulty with your medications. Mild nausea isn't that uncommon after starting on medications, but usually resolves. If you're still having... Read more »

taking hiv meds with liquid food

For years i have been taking my hiv meds with liquid foods such as ensure, fiber boost, advera. Someone told me that he thinks that i must take the ones that require food with SOLID food, otherwise the med won't absorb as well. that scared me....

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Some medications have their absorption influenced by food. The typical way that these studies are done is with either a standardized high fat solid meal or sometimes a light snack. The food effects are usually modest for most agents. In your... 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 »

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 »

Just found out, husband stopped taking meds ...

Posted by Zaverolis, 2 Replies

almost 9 months ago. He has been in the best condition health wise since I've known him. 2 years ago, he was diagnosed with non hodgekins lymphoma. Prior to this, he was told he had AIDS and was taking aids meds since 2000.

Now, I am thinking... Read more »

When does a person start taking ARV meds?

Posted by Carrie, 5 Replies

My boyfriends CD4 count is over 1100 and his Viral count is under 400. From my own researching, this appears to still be ok (considering the circumstances of course). He said though that today at the dr they want to start him on antiretroviral... Read more »

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