User Reviews for efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir systemic
Also known as: Atripla
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Reviews for efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir systemic
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: I've been on Atripla for a year and a half for HIV and HBV co-infection. My viral load is undetectable and it has also been very effective in treating the HBV as well. The side effect I experience is dizziness which my doctor was able to correct with a low dose Restoril (7.5mg) which completely eliminated the side effects. I take both at bedtime and do not suffer the insomnia common with Atripla.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) : I've been taking Atripla from my diagnosis in 02/07 & it's not let me down yet. The only side effect that I seem to have is that it makes me a bit drowsy. I found that it's best taken at bedtime. From what I have seen here I'm 1 of the lucky 1's by being able to take just 1 pill a day versus a cocktail of pills.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: I've been on Atripla for about 2 years with very good results! The only thing that is slightly annoying are the food restrictions, which can interfere with going to bed when I want to because I work a varied schedule and sometimes don't get a chance to eat dinner until late and the way I feel after taking it varies too much to risk taking it during the day or early evening. However if that's the only problem then I'll take it over having to take multiple doses any day!
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: I have been taking Atripla before I go to bed for about 3 years and have had great success with it. I don't experience any side effects and my viral load is undetectable and CD4 count has risen significantly. I have never skipped a does and would advise anyone considering taking Atripla to get a daily pill tray or beeper to remind you to take your next dose.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: Atripla has been pretty effective as far as CD4 count and viral low. Side effects been fairly mild.
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I have been taking Atripla since it was approved. My CD4 (T-Cells) have risen to nearly 500/ml. Starting treatment with less than 50 T-cells, I couldn't ask for more. One pill once a day is a schedule I can follow. The only complaint is the strange dreams and panic attacks that occur if I take the medicine on a full stomach.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: I have been using this for over two years now. My CD4 count has been very high and my viral load is also undetectable.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: I've been on it for 2 years and the side effects were minimal at first but after a year I began to experience servere insomnia and my brain wouldn't shut down at night. I lost a great deal of sleep and now my doctor has me taking dyphenhidromine to counteract these side effects but it isn't working well. I keep my appointments with my HIV doctor every 6 months so he can do blood workups and check everything. My viral load is undectable and CD4 count is around 700-800.
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Atripla (efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir) for HIV Infection: Very easy to follow recommended dosage and adherence with very little side effects. Have had very successful results with regard to undetectable viral load and relatively high T-Cell count for a long period of time.
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