What To Do For Vaginal Irritation Caused By Excreting

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abacavir -- excreted in stools

dear doctori am 35; female and hiv + since the last 7 years. my vl and cd4 are well controlled (cd4 > 500; vl < 50). i recently shifted (5 weeks ago) to a combo of abacavir + sustiva + 3tc from an earlier regimen which had a pi (viracept)...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I share your concern. I would try the Ziagen (abacavir) solution if that is available where you are located. I assume you have had a GI evaluation looking for causes of chronic GI problems. KH... Read more »

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I have had unprotected sex with a man several times who i later found out has been with lots of girls before me. I did not have any symptoms until about 6 months later when I developped a very itchy and red vagina with a bit of a smell. I'm worried... Read more »

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