What Effect Does Atripla Tablet Have On Someone Without Hiv

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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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non HIV positive took two atripla tablets for precausion

i am not HIV positive and got bitten by dog after the dog bit the thief. my doctor put me on ATRIPLA as precaution. i took two tablets only,then stopped entirely, because the thief tested negative for HIV & AIDS. i am male, how soon can my wife...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,Your dog bite is not an exposure to HIV. Period. There's no risk to you, your wife or planned baby from the HIV risk from the bite or the medications.Be well,BY... Read more »

Effect of Antibiotics on Atripla/ VL+CD4

Hi Dr. Thanks a lot for supporting us. Does the below medicines affect positively or negatively my VL or CD4 count or have any effect on the effectiveness of Atripla?Due to some skin biopsy done recently, I am on Adco-Sporazole 100mg two tablets a...

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

North Shore University Hospital

There is no interaction between azithromycin (Zithromax) or metronidazole (Flagyl) and your Atripla. One of the components of Atripla (efavirenz) can lower the blood level of the Adco-Sporozole (itraconazole) and may make it less effective. If... Read more »

Viral Choice Tablets to boost immune system

Dear Doctor,I have been on medication since 17 January 2013 with viarl load 1600 and 336 CD4 Cells and I get sick from flue frequently. I just want to find out if I can take immune system booster like Viral Choice immune booster tablets aspecially...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is no convincing data that immune boosting supplements provide any clinical benefit to HIV+ patients who are doing OK on an effective HIV regimen (such as Tribuss or Atripla in USA). Good viral suppression and OK CD4 counts protect against... Read more »

Itchy and burning severe rush caused by Tribuss Tablet

Dear Doctor,I have been on Tribuss Tablet since January 17 2013, I developed severe rush within two weeks and the my Dr prescribed Dilucort cream for me to apply on my skin. The rush went away, after three weeks it came back. Is it normal or should...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Rash due to Tribuss (Atripla in US) is failry common during first weeks on treatment and can be due to the efaviernz and can be seen in 10-25% of patients (most commonly in first 1-2 weeks). Rash from the efavirenz is a little less common once on... Read more »

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How big is the Atripla Tablet?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I am thinking of switching to Atripla but I heard it was a big tablet. Does anyone know how it compares to Kaletra Tablets? Appreciate the advice. Read more »

Solution to Atripla Side Effects (at least for me)

Posted by Wiilock, 3 Replies

Hey all, I have been on the "wonder pill" for about 3 years now. Previously was on norvir boosted invirase/truvada combo but the GI problems finally were too much.
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Have HIV and on Atripla with a question

Posted by Starboy, 4 Replies

Hi All:
I have been on Atripla since it first came out and recently notice that I seem to be not allergic to Poision Ivy anymore. Was wondering if any one else has a similar experience. I have been working in my woods all week in Poision Ivy which I... Read more »

Atripla

Posted by pincushion, 1 Reply

I just found out I was hiv positive and decided to start meds right away. I was put on Atripla and haven't had any side effects so far. It's been two weeks. Is this normal? Read more »

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