What Happens If Miss A Dose Of HIV Meds

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What Really Happens if One Misses a Single/Multiple Dose?

Dear Dr.: thanks for helping all of us -- you're all God-sends. My question is what really happens if a single dose of retovirals are missed, say Atripla. (Don't worry, I never did this, and have never missed a single dose) Is such a...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.When a dose of HIV medication is missed, the blood level of the meds will drop...they are cleared by the liver and kidneys from the blood. Most meds will work only when the amount is above the level needed to kill the... Read more »

missed doses of meds

I've missed two days worth of doses of Complera. Should I be concerned about possible... Read more »

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

How many doses of meds can I miss?

I recently started meds and my doctor told me that it is important not to miss doses because of the... Read more »

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One Year on Therapy and Counting ... Doses Taken: 1,460; Doses Missed: 0

I am what is referred to as a highly motivated and compliant patient. I am highly motivated to stay alive and healthy, and I know that the way to maintain my health is to comply, conscientiously and consistently, with the multidrug regimen my doctor... Read more »

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HIV News & Views, January 10, 2013 - TheBody.com January 10, 2013 Top Stories at TheBody.com News & Views Library Change/Update Subscription Blog Central HIV Treatment & Health Issues HIV News... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

Shit Happens and Then You Go on Meds

When I was first diagnosed HIV+ in 1995, I had to take a crash course in learning about HIV as well as having to deal with the emotional and mental issues surrounding my status. At that time, there were a limited number of antiretrovirals available.... Read more »

You and Your Meds: The Dance of a Lifetime

As the saying goes: It takes two to tango. If you're on HIV treatment, those antiretrovirals you take every day are your lifelong dance partner. With good preparation and coordination, you and your meds will dance together beautifully -- a... Read more »

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HALF DOSING MY MEDS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello All !! I want to tell everyone that I started taking half of the prescribed doses of my meds about 2 years ago. My T cells remain High (570) and my V load is still undetectable..
I am on viramune,ziagen and zerit. I had an uncle who died... Read more »

HIV meds and Depression meds?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello. I have known of my positive status for two years now. I was put on Epivir, Viread, and Sustiva in February of 2004. My labs are good, and I feel great, as my viral load is almost undetectable. This summer I have had some problems with... Read more »

Goji Berries are they good with hiv meds?

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 3 Replies

I have been searching for healthy foods to eat whilst starting my ARV meds and online i came across Goji berries, they are full of antioxidants.

Would you recommend eating them? Read more »

Ok - Now what happens

Posted by Survivor, 3 Replies

So I have moved through all the stages without drinking or killing myself. Guilt, Sadness, Anger, Remorse and now Acceptance. I am sure I moved through others, but I just dont care about those ones.. Me and My Husband are pos. We are seeing... Read more »

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