Will Stocrin Help Me

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An Overview of Sustiva (Efavirenz, Stocrin)

eh-FAH-vih-rehnz Brand Name: Sustiva Other Name(s): DMP-266, EFV, L 743726, Stocrin Drug Class: Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors FDA-Approved Patient Labeling Patient Information SUSTIVA® (sus-TEE-vah) [efavirenz ] capsules and tablets ALERT: Find out about medicines that should NOT be taken with SUSTIVA. Please also read the section "MEDICINES YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE WITH SUSTIVA ." Read this...

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Stocrin & combivir

Ive been in a situation where i slept with a positive parner,I saw the doctor within 24hrs & I was given stocrin & combivir,Itook the drug for 34days.any chances of me being - I've never been so scared pls help....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

That is generally an effective preventative regimen so the odds should be very very low that your are infected (re-check in several and 6 months is recommended).... Read more »

herbal slimming and truvada and stocrin

simply slim (bigarade orange, indian lotus, cassia seed, alisma orientals, L- carnitine and other ingredients, aloe, dietary fibre, starch, evening primrose and dextrose). It states on the box not suitable for people on chronic medication, must be...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thank you for your post.Your question raises one of the significant unknown issues between the use of antiretroviral medications and combination supplements or herbals. While there are likely few interactions between the tenofovir/FTC... Read more »

Combivir/Stocrin (sustiva) Switch

Dear Dr. Aberg,I just wanted to thank you and your colleages for taking the time to answer all my questions. I also would like to thank the persons behind the BODY, thanks you for this wonderful site. It has helped me a lot, in times of doubt and...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Martin,Thanks for the kind words. We are here because of people like yourself. Tell your peers about us. Questions from everyone help stimulate thoughts and help us address the needs of the community.Take care,Judy Aberg... Read more »

combivir and stocrin SWITCH?

Good afternoon Dr. Aberg,I have been taking convivir and viracepr for two years and my virus level has been under 10 for about two years, CD4 between 400 and 480. I only have minor stomac problems. My doctor propossed me to change combo for...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Thank you for your kind wishes. It is suppose to be a beautiful weekend in St. Louis as well!There has been a lot of interest recently in switching protease inhibitor based therapies like yours, Viracept (nelfinavir, NFV) and Combivir (AZT and... Read more »

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I sort of need it a help with regards my recent hepatitis B lab test.
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