What Does Stocrin Do

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An Overview of Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

eh-FAH-vih-rehnz Brand Name: Sustiva Other Name(s): DMP-266, EFV, L 743726, Stocrin Drug Class: Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors FDA-Approved Patient Labeling Patient Information SUSTIVA® (sus-TEE-vah) [efavirenz ] capsules and tablets ALERT: Find out about medicines that should NOT be taken with SUSTIVA. Please also read the section "MEDICINES YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE WITH SUSTIVA ." Read this...

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Stocrin and Sustiva

Are sustiva and Stocrin the same thing? Is it safe to buy Stocrin when my prescription says that i should take sustiva?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Stocrin and Sustiva are different trade names (used in different countries) for efavirenz. BY... Read more »

Sustiva or Stocrin???

Could you please explain the difference if any between Stocrin and Sustiva.I taked Stocrin and now I have Sustiva. Can I continue with Sustiva? As I know it is the same drug.Thanks,Roman...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Sustiva is the North American (and parts of Western Europe) trade name for efavirenz. Stocrin is the trade name for efavirenz when marketed elsewhere.The active drug is the same-- efavirenz. BY... Read more »

switch from stocrin and truvada to atripla

Hi, I was on HAART for a yera but changed to stocrin and truvada due to lipodystrophy and pheripheral neuropathy. I have been on stocrin and truvada for about 9 month now with no side effects whatsoever. Now my doctor is changing me to atripla....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Stocrine (efavirenz) + Truvada (tenofovir + emtricitabine) has the same three HIV meds as Atripla so there generally should be little to no difference when it comes to body fat issues between those different formulations of the same drugs. KH... Read more »

stocrin

hello! i take combivir+stocrin , and i was wondering about the side effects of stocrin.I've been experiencing sleep disorder and nausea,but nothing to unbearable.my real problem is that i've really lost my apetite and because of that...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The AZT in Combivir can cause chronic stomach/loss of appetite issues. The 3TC portion of Combivir is generally very well tolerated. Efavirenz (Stocrine or Sustiva) can cause persistent sleep problems (can sometimes be alleviated with a range of... Read more »

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DNA,VENDO STOCRIN Y COMBIVIR VARIOS FRASCOS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HOLA,QUERIA CONTARTE A TI Y A TODOS LOS AMIGOS DE ESTE ENCANTADOR FORO QUE TENGO VARIOS FRASCOS DE MEDICINAS QUE NUNCA NI JAMAS TOMARE,SON :STOCRIN Y COMBIVIR CON FECHA DE VENCIMIENTO 2007-----2008,A MI ME LOS DA GRATUITAMENTE EL HOSPITAL DONDE ME... Read more »

bit of advise please..

Posted by mineug

Diagnosed + in December with cd4 of 790 went back to dr two weeks ago and dropped to 300 with viral load 45000. Started out on combivur and stocrin. Made me feel shitty the 1st couple of days, especialy stocrin at night made my head spin in a way I... Read more »

Allergies

Posted by madisongurl, 1 Reply

So far I have tried to go on meds twice, and each time I have had severe allergic reactions. Since becoming positive, I have become allergic to penicillan as well.

Does anyone else have these problems with medicine and have you found an HIV med to... Read more »

My Treatment

Posted by Justgottoask, 1 Reply

Hello I take a combo of truvada, norvir, and prevista in the past i have taken atripla i have also taken Sustiva i was taken off these meds because of hospitalization I really preferred the one day med. Can i possibly go back to either one of those... Read more »

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