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Taking Neurontin When You're Hiv Positive
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Stop taking Neurontin and gone CrazyFirst I must admit that I have been under a lot of distress emotionally. But recently I agreed to be assess for a clinical trial that looks at peripharal neurophathy in HIV positive patients. Part of the assessment involves being taken off of all...
Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.
University of Miami School of Medicine
Neurontin should not be abruptly discontinued for exactly the reason you have described. It has powerful effects on emotions, and abrupt discontinuation can cause the type of irritable, agitated mood and emotionality that you describe. This is not...
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HIV POSITIVE WITHOUT EVER TAKING MEDSI was diagnoised 12 years ago with HIV,and to this day I have never been on any medications.... Read more »HIV test taking a long time to show positive resultI'm not sure this is the right forum, but I couldn't find any other that's more... Read more »
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HIV-Positive People With Depression More Likely to Follow Treatment Regimens When Taking SSRIs, Study FindsHIV-positive people with clinical depression who take the common antidepressants selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are more likely to follow their treatment regimens, according to a study published in a recent online edition of the Journal of... Read more »
Some HIV-Positive People Taking Longer to Initiate Treatment, Study SaysSome HIV-positive people in key demographic groups do not seek treatment any sooner than they did in the past, and some people now take longer to initiate treatment, according to a study published in the Nov. 15 issue of Clinical Infectious... Read more »
60% of HIV-Positive People in Africa Who Begin Antiretroviral Treatment Still Taking Drugs After Two Years, Study SaysAbout 60% of HIV-positive people in sub-Saharan Africa who begin treatment with antiretroviral drugs still are taking the drugs after two years, according to a study published Monday in PLoS Medicine , the AP/ Los Angeles Times reports. For the... Read more »
HIV-Positive People Taking HAART Less Likely to Experience Brain Damage, Study SaysHIV-positive people taking highly active antiretroviral therapy are less likely to experience brain damage associated with the virus, according to a study published in the Oct. 9 issue of the journal Neurology , Reuters reports. Asa Mellgren of... Read more »
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I am HIV positive, I tested positive a year ago.
Posted by DELRAELADAMSCH, 1 Reply
Hello I am HIV Positive and I have been taking the necessary medication and I tested positive a year ago.
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Are you currently taking HIV medication and want to share your positive treatment story with others? Compensation will be provided to those whose stories are selected. Go to http://www.shareyourhivstory.com/info.pdf to find out more. Read more » HIV Positive Husband
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Eight months ago, I discovered that I am HIV positive. I have likely had this disease for about five years. Currently, I'm taking meds. Since this discovery, my wife and I had not had sexual intercourse. I am terrified of giving this to her -- even...
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Have a positive HIV treatment story?
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Are you currently taking HIV medication and want to share your positive treatment story with others?Compensation will be provided to those whose stories are selected. Go to http://www.shareyourhivstory.com/info.pdf to find out more. Read more »
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