Truvada Hiv Pale Stool

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Stools. How pale is too pale?

Hi... I'm on week 7 of Sustiva/Truvada and have noticed occasional (3-4 per week) somewhat pale-colored stools. I would describe them as a light golden brown. Is this an indication of any liver dysfunction and cause for concern or just a...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Mild stool abnormalities are common with many of the HIV regimens including the one you have started. If the change in stool color is related to liver problems from you medications that should be easily picked up with routine safety blood tests... Read more »

(very) pale stools - grey/whiteish

Dear Dr. Henry, For the past couple of months I've noticed a change in my stool... Read more »

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Truvada, Isentress & Light Colored Stools

I hate to ask a question with a gross out factor but I have constantly heard that we need to look... Read more »

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hiv and stool

Posted by theman22, 1 Reply

can hiv cause green stool? this morning is the first time i have gotten it in a long long time. im not on a diet or anything i didnt eat anything unordinary. the only thing i did last night was drink some beer and thats it. any help? Read more »

Blood in stool ?

Posted by NeverAgain, 3 Replies

Well, I need some help on this one,

Can blood in stool be a sign of HIV infection (early infection) ?

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STOOL CHANGES

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

IS CONSTIPATION A BOWEL CHANGE ASSOCIATED WITH HIV OR IS IT JUST THE DIAREHIA? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.

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loose stools

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

can hiv cause loose stools im very nervous about it , the only unprotected sex i had was oral performed on me . i had unprotected sex for vaginal like two years ago Read more »

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