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What Is The Expected Outcome Of Atripla

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Expected outcome

A month ago my CD4 count came back at 110 and two weeks later at 98. Both times, my CD4% has been 12 and my VL 48,000. I started Dapsone for PCP prophylaxis last week and just begun treatment on Sustiva and Truvada today. How soon can I expect...
Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine
You could see your count double in a month. It is very possible that your count will reach 300 and percent in the 15-20% range after 3-4 months of treatment.... Read more »

How fast can l expect my CD4 count to rise with Atripla?

Hello,I just started on Atripla two nights ago with CD4 count of 219 and VL 5,367. I have never... Read more »

Atripla resonse

I am a 54 y female. Diagnosed HIV+ in November. My first CD4 was 103 and 2nd 183. Viral loads... Read more »
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starting treatment - Atripla ?

Posted by neneroc, 7 Replies
after a lot of blood work .. physicals etc etc .. Dr. has recomended me to start Atripla, honestly im nervous . Cd4 count is low and VL high, has to do with me being infected just recently (6-8months ago)

I need info on it !! please

from what ive... Read more »

Paranoid about outcome

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies
Hello there, I was just curious to see if anyone was feeling the same way. I am still waiting to do another test but I tested negative at 2 1/2 months. I still feel 'convinced' that I am infected, did any of you who turned out to be negative feel... Read more »

need info on Atripla

Posted by dcboy20, 5 Replies
just test postive docter said i should consider Atripla what side-affect should I expect please give me your honest feeling Read more »

atripla

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i just started this pill any ideas or feedback or what to expect anyone please help thx kenny Read more »

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