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Taking Stocrin with Videx EC

I am on a Retrovir-Videx-Stocrin therapy, taking at the moment Retrovir 3 pills twice a day (9am - 9 pm), Videx EC at 6pm on an empty stomach and Stocrin before bedtime. Is it OK to take Stocrin with Videx EC before bedtime (on an empty stomach of...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

Yes, you should be able to take Videx EC, Retrovir and Stocrin together so that you are on a true twice daily regimen, with your evenings free of medications. You should continue to try to take Retrovir roughly every 12 hours, so if you are taking... Read more »

Skin Rashes while taking Truvada and Stocrin

Last night was my third day of taking the meds - Truvada and Stocrin. I have a slight fever after... Read more »

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

Side effect of Stocrin and Truvada?

Only yesterday I began HIV treatment after testing positive via several rapid tests. My HIV... Read more »

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FAQs About Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

Don't see your question? Ask it in our Choosing Your Meds forum or Managing Side Effects of HIV Treatment forum ! Starting Treatment | Switching Treatment | Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Pregnancy Starting Treatment Do I need to... Read more »

An Overview of Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

eh-FAH-vih-rehnz Brand Name: Sustiva Other Name(s): EFV Drug Class: Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Efavirenz can cause serious, life-threatening side effects.... Read more »

Merck Cuts Antiretroviral Stocrin's Price by 20% in Developing Countries

Whitehouse Station, N.J.- based Merck on Tuesday announced that it is reducing the price of its antiretroviral drug Stocrin in developing countries by 20% from 95 cents daily to 76 cents daily, making the new annual cost of the drug $277.40 for the... Read more »

Merck to Allow South African Firm to Make, Sell Generic Version of Antiretroviral Drug Stocrin

Pharmaceutical company Merck on Wednesday announced that it plans to issue a nonexclusive license to South African drug manufacturer Thembalami Pharmaceuticals to allow it to make and sell a generic version of its antiretroviral drug Stocrin, which... Read more »

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DNA,VENDO STOCRIN Y COMBIVIR VARIOS FRASCOS

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

HOLA,QUERIA CONTARTE A TI Y A TODOS LOS AMIGOS DE ESTE ENCANTADOR FORO QUE TENGO VARIOS FRASCOS DE MEDICINAS QUE NUNCA NI JAMAS TOMARE,SON :STOCRIN Y COMBIVIR CON FECHA DE VENCIMIENTO 2007-----2008,A MI ME LOS DA GRATUITAMENTE EL HOSPITAL DONDE ME... Read more »

Started taking Truvada for PEP...any tips?

Posted by glam89, 1 Reply

Im starting Truvada for 30 days and i know there are going to be side effects but do anyone have any tips for me to make it a bit easier. What pain reliever fever reducer medications can i take without it damaging my liver even more? Is Ibuprofen... Read more »

medication, thinking to stop taking it:

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

What would happen if i decide to stop taking my medication that i am on, Combovir & Sustiva? Would i get really sick & the disease would progrest to the point that i would die?

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Taking the test

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I want to take the Hiv test should I go to my HMO or to a clinic like Planned Parenthood ? please reply .

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