What Type Of Doctor Can Prescribe Nascobal

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Why don't any doctors prescribe steroids anymore???

Why are the I.D. doctors not prescribing steroids, such as Oxandrin, or any of the Deca steroids for wasting, and/or lipodistrophy? I have been positive for at least 14 years, been almost to the grave and back, and was on Oxandrin years ago, which...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

I tend to object to broad generalizations about treatment approaches, since experienced HIV physicians look to individualize therapy. I do prescribe oxandrolone for some of my patients, when appropriate.The issue with anabolic steroids for wasting... Read more »

Doctor Prescribing Kaletra

My doctor is talking about putting my on Kaletra. I know very little about the drug and would like... Read more »

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Why would my doctor prescribe Isentress once a day?

I'm treatment naive, no drug resistance. My doctor and I agreed I should initiate treatment,... Read more »

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FDA to Recommend That Doctors Conduct Genetic Screening Before Prescribing Antiretroviral Abacavir to Reduce Allergic Reactions

FDA on Thursday is expected to issue an advisory that urges physicians to conduct genetic testing before prescribing GlaxoSmithKline 's antiretroviral drug abacavir to reduce allergic reactions in people taking the drug, the New York Times ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

India to Study if Doctors Prescribe Proper HIV/AIDS Drugs

On Sunday, India's National AIDS Control Organization said it has ordered a survey to determine whether doctors are prescribing appropriate HIV/AIDS treatment to patients. "We want to find out whether doctors are giving the right drugs and the right... Read more »

Maryland: New Law Allows Doctors to Prescribe Antibiotics for Partners Diagnosed With STDs

A state law that allows for the establishment of a pilot STD program in Baltimore went into effect Sunday. Under the city health department-run program, doctors will be able to write antibiotic prescriptions for partners of persons diagnosed with... Read more »

Moscow Times Examines How Drug Shortages in Russia Are Leading Doctors to Prescribe Replacement HIV/AIDS Meds to Patients

In Russia, some patients living with HIV/AIDS, whose regular drug therapy was replaced by "another, less preferable drug," are bringing lawsuits against state-run treatment centers in the hopes of returning to their preferred drug regimen, the ... Read more »

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Just went to the doctor!

Posted by dontbelieveit, 1 Reply

Just went to the doctor about all these bumps I have in my face. I was convinced it was recurrent oral herpes but the doctor says it doesn't look that way. She prescribed some ointment so I'll see how that goes. I don't believe it's acne I believe... Read more »

doctor urkie o algun doctor en el foro

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hola soy Sergio , de bs as yo comente mi penosa situacion de riesgo en este foro hace unos 5 dias,
usted que opina :
ntes que nada quiero darles las gracias tanto a Dani como a Kite
no se dan una idea de lo importante que es para mi sus respuestas, ya... Read more »

if is rigth they say, why still the doubt doctor

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if is rigth they say, why still the doubt doctor Read more »

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