What If I Miss A Dose Of Fuzeon

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eight days missed dose's of fuzeon

because of reason out of my control, insurance, doctors office personal ect.. I have been of of my Fuzeon going on eight days now. my concern now is what is this going to the effects of the Fuzeon once I can get back on it.I am still on my other...

Response from Carol Salisbury, APRN-BC, MSN

Michigan State University College of Nursing

Hi, You are unable to avoid missing doses due to insurance reasons. It would be good if when the insurance does cover it again, you can start just like you did initially. Dose every 12 hours. It is unlikely you are resistant to the Fuzeon.... Read more »

Missed 2 doses

Don: What are the chances that Fuzeon will develop resistance if missed 2 doses. I know the... Read more »

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Missed Morning Dose of Kaletra & Invirase

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Fuzeon

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FUZEON

Posted by Monchhichi, 2 Replies

Just a question I want to get feedback on...To anyone on Fuzeon...What type of side effects are you getting and injection site reactions? Does anyone have any tips they can give on ISR's? My husband has been on Fuzeon for over a year now and any... Read more »

new to Fuzeon

Posted by Tscotty, 4 Replies

Last month after 13 years, millions of pills, and all the other stuff we go through - I saw "the" lab results indicating my complete resistance to every drug I have taken. Thursday I gave my first fuzeon injection -it sure was a scene. I actually... Read more »

missed

Posted by jab, 1 Reply

missed sustiva dose, should I take it now missed YES (assuming your next dose wouldnt be due for a few hours and you wouldnt be taking a double dose now). Read more »

Hi, guys, I've been missing you all, esp AIDSTOHV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which... Read more »

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