Taking Bactrim With Hiv Meds

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Rash with Bactrim/Atripla

Hi,I have been taking Bactrim and Atripla for a month now and just a few days ago I ran out of Bactrim. The next day I developed a rash on my hands and my lips were dry. The rash is more like dry skin with fine bumps and at times get very itchy. It...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Rashes to Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) are very common and can start usually around 10 days to 2 weeks after beginning meds (but may take longer). About 10-20% of people will also have a rash (usually mild) to Atripla. Rashes starting... Read more »

Bactrim

My Doctors has prescribed Bactrim as part of my regimen. While I take my ARVs regularly, I have not... Read more »

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

Bactrim at Night

You mentioned that bactrim can cause skin problems, which I have. My doctor has considered taking... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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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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