Use Of Atripla Efavirenz

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Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Atripla? Atripla is a tablet that contains three antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used to fight HIV: efavirenz (Sustiva), emtricitabine (Emtriva), and tenofovir (Viread). Atripla is manufactured by Gilead and Bristol-Myers Squibb. It is the first tablet that includes a complete antiretroviral regimen. A generic version was approved for sale outside the U.S. under the PEPFAR program (see Fact Sheet 475 ). The drugs in Atripla are a...

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Kidney friendly alternative to Atripla without Efavirenz

I have mile but worsening protein in my urine for about 5 years. Went ahead and started Atripla anyway. The CNS side effects are too much for me to deal with even months down the road. My question - Can you suggest an alternative to Atripla which...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi Michael and thanks for posting your questions and comments.You raise several important topics. First, is the understanding that while the medications in Atripla are widely recommended and are listed as "preferred" in current US... Read more »

Combivir/Efavirenz - to - Atripla

I am currently on Combivir/Efavirenz and have been for a while now and my stats all seem good.However the UK has recently authorised Atripla by the PCT (Primary Care Trust) and I wondered as its 1 pill a day if you would recommend me changing and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Experience from published studies and the clinic support the notion that often there are less GI complaints from use of Atripla compared to Sustiva + Combivir. Also, the tenofovir in Atripla is more fat friendly than the AZT in Combivir so problems... Read more »

MEDICATION TIMING - HOW MUCH PRECISION NEEDED? ( ATRIPLA AND FOOD, 2011) (EFAVIRENZ AND FOOD,2011)

Dear Dr. Frascino,I am under treatment for six months (tenofovir+lamivudina+efavirenz) with excellent results. No side effects at all and undetectable VL with increasing CD4. However, you might help me with some doubts which cause me a lot of...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Are you working with an HIV specialist physician? I ask, because the advice you are getting is not accurate.1. Both tenofovir and lamivudine can be taken once per day with or without food. Efavirenz is typically taken at bedtime on an empty... Read more »

A positive story about Atripla (specifically sustiva/efavirenz) rash

This isn't a question but a story. I wanted to share my experience of starting Atripla as I've seen a lot of people posting questions about the rash.I found out I had HIV 18 months ago and started Atripla 7 months ago. A week in I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thanks for sharing your experience--treating through a severe rash due to an HIV medication such as efavirenz in the ATripla can be nerve-racking for the patient and caregivers since often will resolve but rarely the situation can worsen and even... Read more »

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1st Month With Atripla

Posted by wonderboy21, 3 Replies

1st Month with atripla and everything is going just fine. i love my get well pill as my best friend puts it. I Have Had NO SIDE EFFECTS AT ALL.. i was looking forward to those crazy dreams everyone was talking about but nope not for me. so if anyone... Read more »

For those on the Atripla regimen

Posted by Pos_in_Thailand

I am giving a URL for a very interesting and complete drug interactions database. If you are on Atripla, and are on or will be needing to take any medication for any reason, you can type it's name in the search and see if there is a known... Read more »

High Sex Drive and Atripla

Posted by malcolm, 4 Replies

I started Atripla a few days ago and since I get really horny at night. I take it around 10 p.m. just after having some turkey slices. During the night I wake my boy up and pound away. He says I should not be concerned but is it unusual? I can't... Read more »

Atripla Dreams

Posted by AtriplaUser, 1 Reply

Hey,

Anyone out there figured out a way to control these dreams that Sustiva in Atripla brings? Also I hear that African American's absorb the drug at a higher rate causing more issues.

Anyone figured out a way around this?
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