Truvada And Depression

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An Overview of Truvada (Tenofovir/FTC)

em-tri-SIT-uh-bean, te-NOE-fo-veer dye soe PROX il --> Brand Name: Truvada Other Name(s): Emtricitabina/ Fumarato de disoproxilo de tenofovir Drug Class: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors TRUVADA ® (tru-VAH-dah) tablets Generic name: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate Read the Patient Information that comes with TRUVADA before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new...

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Bad Reaction to both Intelence/Truvada, and Isentress/Truvada

I recently started medication for HIV for the very first time. My doctor first put me on Intelence/Truvada as I was worried about the CNS side effects of Atripla/Sustiva. After being on the medication for 8 days, I had almost no energy and could...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your interesting question.I think that your conclusion could very well be correct. While diarrhea is not commonly associated with the medications in Truvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine), I do think that your history of similar... Read more »

kalerta and truvada

does kaletra and truvada play apart in depression and having no motivation...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Truvada + Kaletra have generally not been linked to directly causing depression. Depression and low motivation is common in the general population and even more so in HIV+ persons so it can be tough to clearly elucidate whether a particular drug... Read more »

Truvada/Kaletra

I was prescribed these 2 drugs last week. I began taking them but started having trouble with both insomnia and something odd- a worsening of my depression. After the 3rd day, the depression has gotten worse and I couldn't sleep at all. Are...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.I don't think that either Truvada or Kaletra would be responsible for causing depression- especially within just a few days of starting. One question is whether your taking antidepressants or other supplements. It's... Read more »

Drug Interactions with Truvada and Isentress Combo

Dr. Young, I have successfully been taking Truvada and Isentress for the past 3 years. It is my first regimen and I have been undecetable since starting treatment. Recently I have been prescribed Wellbutrin for depression and Adderall for attention...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for posting.Happy New Year to you too. I'm happy to hear that you've done so well, for so long on your current regimen. Neither Welbutrin nor Adderal interact with your HIV medications. There is a possible... Read more »

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Sustiva + Truvada combination

Posted by richwales, 6 Replies

Im a 26 y/o male living in UK whos been on sustiva and truvada for 4 months now my Cd4 and viral load are doing great (gone from 14% 245 to 19% 472, and 18,200 to undectable) just finding the side affects of sustiva really can be hard to cope with,... Read more »

Are you a long term Sustiva/Truvada user

Posted by soimnotalone, 2 Replies

I am curious about the long term effects of these medicines from actual users. I read the pamphlets and what doctors "claim" but I wanted some feedback from actual users
Thanks for responding ;) Read more »

New Drug Depression

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I recently starting taking Sustiva and Truvada. I was fortunate not to have any off the wall side effects or insane dreams to keep me up at night... however, I am having tremendous depression and feelings of being lost. I feel like a drone just... Read more »

drugs that can be used with norvair and truvada

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am resistant to Sustiva and have a rash because of the Reyataz. what other combinations of drugs can be used with truvada and norvair? Read more »

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