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Systemic Candidiasis
...are taken. Systemic Treatments Side effects for the oral azole drugs are similar, but some studies show they're more common with itraconazole. The most common are nausea, vomiting and belly pain. Others include headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, fever, diarrhea, rash and changes in taste. The most serious problem is liver toxicity, but this is rare and usually reverses after the drug is stopped. Nevertheless, liver function should be...
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headaches and dizziness
hello doctor I need if I can take something for motion sickness and headaches I'm with Epzicom and Stocrin (efavirenz), I can take acitelsalicilico acid or paracetamol?
Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.
Rocky Mountain CARES
Hello and thanks for your post.The short term use of medications for motion sickness shouldn't pose any problems with your current HIV meds.Be well (and not car sick),BY Read more »Vaginal odor
HelloIs a strong vaginal odor (fishy ), a proof of presence of BV?Or do some women just have a strong vaginal odor?
Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W
Columbia University's Health & Related Services
...A strong vaginal odor, sometimes described as "fishy," can be a sign of bacterial vaginosis (BV). It is important to determine whether or not there Read more »Migraine Headaches
I'm concerned if mirgraine headaches are associated with being AIDS/HIV positive. I have not been tested. I've heard that these types of headaches may be associated with being positive.
Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.
University of Massachusetts, Medical School
...I am not aware of migraine headaches being a common symptom of HIV infection;JLS. Read more »Headaches Headaches Headaches
I have frequent headaches that will not go away with the usual Motrin, Tylenol and Aspirin. Any thoughts on how to better manage this side effect?
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
...Persistent severe headaches are not a common side effect of HIV therapy. Management would depend partly on which regimen you are taking and what is your Read more »
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Atazanavir (Reyataz)
...Keep it in a tightly sealed container. What Are the Side Effects? Atazanavir can cause high levels of bilirubin, nausea, headache, rash, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, tingling in hands or feet, and depression. Atazanavir may cause... Read more »Atripla (Efavirenz + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)
...420 ), and tenofovir (see Fact Sheet 419 ). They include headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, vivid dreams, anxiety, rash, dizziness, insomnia, and loss of appetite. About 5% of patients taking efavirenz had serious psychiatric symptoms. If you... Read more »Diarrhea
... What Is Diarrhea? Is Diarrhea Dangerous? What Causes Diarrhea? How Do I Know What Is Causing My Diarrhea? How Is Diarrhea Treated? Read more »
