Vitamin Therapy And Hiv

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Vitamins and Minerals

Any other program of supplements should be based on discussion with a doctor or nutritionist. Remember that higher price may not mean better quality. For More Information You can get more information on nutrition and HIV from these web sites and books: Vitamins and Supplement web links, http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/hiv/nutrition.html#a3

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Can cracker teeth be a side effect of HIV therapy.

I have been taking HIV therapy medicine for 1 year. In the past 3 months 2 of my teeth have cracked. I also have chipped lower teeth (could be from grinding at night - I wear a bite when I sleep). I've always had strong teeth. I wonder if...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You dont mention which HIV medications you are taking. None of the commonly used HIV medication in the US have been commonly linked to rapid deterioration of tooth enamel/health after initiation of treatment. Oral gum health/vitamin D and calcium... Read more »

How To Start HIV Therapy?

Hello,First of all I would love to thank you all for this fantastic web content, very easy to understand and very beneficial!I am a 28 years old male who lives in Turkey.I have just tested and unfortunately results are positive. (Both elisa and...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for the compliments and I am glad that you are tolerating the meds well.It is best to take the meds (especially the stocrin) at bedtime on an empty stomach (at least 2 hours after eating). This may lessen some of the side effects and let you... Read more »

Vitamins and Hiv Medications?

I have recently started a regimen of Reyataz, Norvir and Truvada. I have previously been taking vitamin supplements including an antioxidant combination, B complex and 1g Vitamin C. May I continue this vitamin regiment and not interfere with my...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your question.There is a growing appreciation for the potential of supplements and other over-the-counter medications to interact with prescription medications, including antiretrovirals.In moderation, there shouldn't be any... Read more »

What are the best vitamins for HIV

What are the best vitamins to take for being HIV.. Are those multi-vitamins with 4 or 5 pills in a pak good or just plain old 1 a day multi vitamins. Comments please.Also have you any information about Synergy2000. I bought some from...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

One of the many difficult questions in HIV care is how supplemental nutrients (and other substances) might fit in. It is even more impossible than a question like, "What is the best medicine for HIV?" In a nutshell, there is no... Read more »

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