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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Epzicom

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Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.

Brown University School of Medicine
Pros: definite evidence that it will increase lean body mass while decreasing fat. Side effects not too bad (see below)Cons: very expensive therapy (>$1000 per week), must be given by injection, frequent (though fairly minor side effects like... Read more »

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Epzicom (Kivexa, Abacavir + Lamivudina)

¿Qué Es Epzicom? ¿Quién Debe Tomar Epzicom? ¿Qué Sucede con la Resistencia a los Medicamentos? ¿Cómo Se Toma Epzicom? ¿Cuáles Son los Efectos Secundarios? ¿Cómo Reacciona Epzicom con Otros Medicamentos? ¿Qué Es Epzicom?... Read more »
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La Guía Annual de Medicamentos para el VIH: Epzicom (Abacavir/Lamivudine, ABC/3TC)

Nombre de Marca: Epzicom Nombre Común: abacavir sulfate y lamivudine Clase: nucleósido análogo (NRTI) Dosis estándar: Una tableta (600 mg Ziagen/abacavir sulfate y 300 mg Epivir /3TC/ lamivudine), una vez al día, sin restricciones... Read more »
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Abacavir/Lamivudina (Epzicom)

--> Marca comercial: Epzicom Otro(s) nombre(s): ABC/3TC, abacavir sulfate/lamivudine Clase de medicamento: Inhibidor de la transcriptasa inversa análogo de los nucleósidos Uso aprobado: Infección por el VIH ADVERTENCIA:... Read more »
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Como lidiar con mis padres sin que sea tragico?

Posted by pozargie, 5 Replies
Hola a todos mi nombre es Pablo tengo 30 aos y es la 1ra vez que escribo en esta seccion de espaol. Soy de una pequea ciudad del sur de Argentina.
Hace un mes atras recibi la noticia que soy HIV + y no voy a decir que me siento mal y bla bla bla... Read more »

from the pros

Posted by worried22yo, 2 Replies
Hey guys. Have a dr. apptmnt monday and may do a home access, what do u think? Oh and my fave guy om the Body wrote me, made me feel a lil better. check it out!!

http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Fatigue/Current/Q96075.qna





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Need help with testing from the pros

Posted by Anonymous
I had a recent exposure (unprotecd vaginal and oral) with a woman of unknown status. I want to get tested but I'm not sure which route to choose and how long to wait. I have talked with several testing facilities and my doctor and I'm still confused... Read more »

A theoretical risk for the pros

Posted by Anonymous
I keep seeing numbers indicating risks (like the .1-3% and .1-.3 percent and whatever) for infection, so I was wondering if anystudy had shown what would happen if someone accidentally injected themselves with around 1 cc of infected blood in a... Read more »

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