Who Takes T-20

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Taking Current Antiretroviral Drugs

Nucleoside and Nucleotide Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nukes) Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) Combination Therapy Protease Inhibitors Fusion Inhibitors Integrase Inhibitors 1. Nucleoside and Nucleotide Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nukes) Drug Daily Pills (Adults)* How to Take and Store Side Effects Notes Abacavir (Ziagen) 2 (300 mg: 1, 2x/day or 2, 1x/day) No...

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Taking tylenol with Hep C

I have a friend who has Hep C and also has a bad back from a couple of accidents. He has been taking Tylenol PM to help relieve his back pain. He takes about 12 a day. Is that a good idea? ...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

The recommended dose as per the package insert is 2 tablets at night. Your friend is taking a dangerous amount of Tylenol if you are correct in the amount of pills he is taking. Please bring my note to his attention. He will need to get liver... Read more »

taking atripla and advair

what are the side effects of taking atripla and advair...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Usually those drugs can be taken taken safely (we have patients in our clinic on those two meds who have done fine) but monitoring for unexpected problems is recommended. KH... Read more »

Medicine and what if your already taking it? please answer

I heard taking Doxocycline can't cure but will almost get rid of gohnerrea and also HIV, I am currently taking it because I have Lyme Disease. I'll be on it for about 3 months. Will taking this reduce the risk of me getting any diseases as...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

I believe you are referring to Doxycycline, which is an antibiotic and would have no efficacy against HIV disease and would not prevent transmission of HIV.DR... Read more »

can i eat after taking an atripla

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi and thanks for posting.Yes, you can indeed eat after taking efavirenz (or efavirenz-containing medications like ATRIPLA). The reason that there's a recommendation to avoid eating is that food increases the absorption of efavirenz, thereby... Read more »

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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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What vitamins should I take?

Posted by tommyga

Hey, newly positive. I'm not currently on any meds, but would like to go ahead and start with some vitamins. I'm a 28 yo male, any thoughts on what to take? Read more »

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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I am taking a sabbatical

Posted by Florida69, 3 Replies

I am not sure if I am going to make it online in the next few weeks, but I will try. I leave for Hawaii on 12/25/07 @ 6am, and I do not return until 1/2/08. This is my last day of work and I leave at noon today. I may try and check in here at the... Read more »

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