Atripla User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Atripla has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 102 reviews on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Atripla

Sashimi
February 27, 2017

For HIV Infection "I started taking Tribuss in December my Cd4 count was 450 and its end Feb my cd4 is 880 it really worked for me but the side effects on the 1st month were horrible from having hallucinations,insomnia but they getting better now the only problem is my mood swings,ever since I started taking Tribuss I feel very depressed and Tenarenz side effect are better than Tribuss"

8 / 10

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javie...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 2, 2019

For HIV Infection "viral load of 22,624 and CD4 in 263. By December 2015 the viral load was <20 although the CD4 fell to 69 (I was told that possible low was for a strong stress of a problem), but in February 2016 the CD4 rose to 252 and in April 2018 CD4 to 463. No serious side effects so far despite having more than 3 years with the treatment."

9 / 10

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Kallith
November 4, 2010

For HIV Infection "These pills significantly and quickly lowered my viral load as well as raising my CD4 count. Within 3 months I went from an almost 65,000 viral load to undetectable. On the other hand I have had severe issues with nausea; reoccurring bladder/kidney irritation. I had to increase my methadone to 100ml from 40ml over a course of 5 months and are still having issues with it. As well, I have trouble finding a time I can take my Rabeprazole when it won't affect my other medicines. In general, Atripla is a God send for my HIV, though I am 7 months into taking it and am finding no end to, in fact an increase of nausea, even if there isn't an increase in vomiting. "

8 / 10

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Lucky...
August 2, 2011

For HIV Infection "I was admitted to hospital in march 2011, my viral load was 1,730,000.00 (yep million) and CD4 count 30. I also had cryptococcal and was in a bad state. My Doctor prescribed Atripla after cryptococcal was bought under control, within 2 months, dropping my viral load to 300 and upping my CD4 to 135, I was feeling better than ever, with more energy."

9 / 10

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mauri...
February 4, 2016

For HIV Infection "I was nervous all day waiting for my first pill and was kind of shaking during my dinner, I took my pill right after that. Two hours later I felt relaxed, a little dizzy, my ears were hearing a whistle, my face was a little red but I was happy."

10 / 10

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Dan...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 12, 2017

For HIV Infection "I was diagnosed in 2007 and started Atripla in 2009 bout 18 months later. Atripla is my only HIV medication so far, along other meds (Omeprazole, Crestor, 81mg aspirin, daily vitamins, etc.) and all is well. -- except for my dreams and weight. It was really tough for my body to acclimate to Atripla . I had night sweats, heavy nightmares, dizziness, bloating stomach, light headed disorientation, etc. MY job is 24/7 emergency on call so I had to consciously omit the Atripla if I knew I had to be up in 4 hours. All of that has mellowed for me-- but the dreams still are regular. They vary from light & pleasant to dark and threatening.-- at times the dreams are so real I cannot tell the difference. I question MY memory of specific events"

9 / 10

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HotLi...
December 27, 2010

For HIV Infection "I've been on Atripla for 10 months now and have had CD4 count go from 64 to 310 and viral load from high to undetectable. Side effects at first were pretty wild hallucinations and insomnia especially when combined with Ambien, which I've completely stopped now. I take it every night and no longer have any side effects. I look and feel much better and am very thankful for this medicine."

10 / 10

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Steve...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 18, 2016

For HIV Infection "Diagnosed in 2006. Began treatment in 2008 while VL was still relatively low and CD4 relatively high. Dizziness, vivid dreams, and depression were among the side effects. I stopped taking Atripla in Dec 2015 because of depression. My mood began to improve. It's now nearly 12 months later, and I've been on no meds at all, and I'm still Undetectable with my highest CD4 (898) since starting treatment in 2008. I gotta say, I think that's a big vote of confidence for Atripla. Will decide my next course of action with my dr in a week."

10 / 10

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Fearf...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 5, 2022

For HIV Infection "I was on atripla for 10 years then went to Genvoya for 2 years then back to atripla for 2 years! Here to find out Atripla is more toxic than Genvoya and if I would of known back then I would of never went back to atripla the second time because my urine protein was 100 meaning my kidneys was leaking and I felt like I was dying from poisoning on the inside and the taste in my mouth was even more poisoning! Good thing my kidneys are still functioning and I’m still having problems but hopefully things will go back to normal now that I’m back on Genvoya today and I will gladly take leg cramps and a heavy feeling any day over the poison atripla gave me. It would of resulted in kidney failure and dialysis while waiting for kidney transplant that might not ever happen! Pick Genvoya it’s safer on the kidneys bones and liver because it has less tenofovoir in it compared to all the others!"

10 / 10

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Dudley...
May 19, 2011

For HIV Infection "I would rate this 10 except that I have morning sickness (no jokes please) and my experience and medical advisers tell me that it's ok to eat close to when I take my pill every day but the more fat the more vivid (or disturbing) the dreams. I have heard you are supposed to avoid grapefruit also."

9 / 10

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smokee
November 21, 2009

"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."

10 / 10

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cliff...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 28, 2021

For HIV Infection "I have been on Atripla since 2007 or 2008 from the start even being homeless and a drug addict Atripla quickly brought me up to un-detectable now at a time my CD4 has never been higher bringing me as high as 1,963 2021, during even a shingle outbreak, I have always tried my best to take as directed but I slipped a couple of times, now Post Shingles I see dropage 1,600. My carrier has changed me to a Generic Atripla I fear I will die because the brand name has been so effective and forgiving."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
May 27, 2008

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. "

10 / 10

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Nick
November 1, 2013

For HIV Infection "The medication so good. The side effect only last on the first month and then gone."

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Anonymous
December 16, 2008

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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white...
September 6, 2013

For HIV Infection "HIV viral load of 138,000 in June 2013, undetectable in September 2013."

10 / 10

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Jo Kn...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 6, 2013

For HIV Infection "I took Atripla for two years. Major bad side effects. Depression, insomnia, cholesterol issues, and pain. I recommend Complera. I just switched to Complera and I can sleep again. "

1 / 10

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Fruil...
March 5, 2015

For HIV Infection "3 months of being on Atripla,my HIV test came out -,been on it for over a year.I take it in the mornings,as I had no after effects from the beginning.It is majestic!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 8, 2009

For HIV Infection "Very good medicine. Been taking it for a year with no side effects."

9 / 10

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Smokie
August 24, 2017

For HIV Infection "I have been on Atripla for 10 years. I has been working for me"

10 / 10

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Markl...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 20, 2012

For HIV Infection "Thank goodness for pharmaceutical patient assistance, or I could not afford this life saving medication."

9 / 10

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DeeDee...
November 5, 2015

For HIV Infection "The only drawback to this and all HIV drugs is the expense to people without insurance."

10 / 10

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Ann...
October 29, 2016

For HIV Infection "Worked for me. If taken as directed not missing any dose is very effective medicine for managing HIV, the side effects lessen progressively as your body gets used to it."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 1, 2011

For HIV Infection "This works great for me. I've been on it for 3 years. Now I have 1400 T cells and my viral load is undetectable."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 12, 2012

For HIV Infection "very convienient I take it once n the evenings although sometimes a few hours after taking it I feel funny cannot concentrate on any academic work then it wares off"

10 / 10

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