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	<title>Q and A &#187; Side effects</title>
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		<title>What side effects can I expect on my new combination?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6717</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6717#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi. I have just started taking tenofovir,emtricitabine + Stocrin. My doctor said to take once a day (7pm my regular time taking my meds).

May I know what side effects I could get? 

Previously I was on Stocrin+3TC+Lamivodine (7am and 7pm).

My latest CD4 was 501 and VL below 20.]]></description>
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		<title>How long does it take to recover from PN if I change meds?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6714</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6714#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:55:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could you please advise how long does it take for peripheral neuropathy (numb/tingling feet, difficult walking/standing for long, experiencing night shock and sweating around ankles) to recover after changing medicine (has taken stavudine for 2 months)? My CD4 is now 99.]]></description>
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		<title>When is the best time to take Atripla?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6686</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6686#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have recently started taking Atripla and have experienced some side effects but I'm worried about what happens if I eat soon after I've taken Atripla.  How long should I wait before i eat?  What are the negative effects of this?]]></description>
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		<title>In South Africa on Atripla for two months, will efavirenz mood changes improve?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6667</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6667#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca McDowall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am 31 year old South African lady I was diagnosed with TB in 2011 and started taking medication in June 2011, I however discovered that I am HIV positive in January 2012 and I had pneumonia. My CD4 count was 43. 

I have been Atripla (efavirenz, FTC + tenofovir) for two months I try to take my medication at the same time daily but sometimes on the weekends I come home late I miss my dosage. I missed two days dosage and I am on my second month. 

Since taking Atripla I am easily irritable, aggressive and short tempered.  My skin itches and I am a bit darker facially. My brain functions slowly, I take time to understand and sometimes when people talk to me its like I am in another world. Please advise if this is going to be life time thing?
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		<title>Will exercise help with fat accumulation?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6609</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6609#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca McDowall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past year or so I have felt quite bloated.  I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia and have medication to control that. However, I still have an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach which feels like its pressing against my ribs.  I explained the feeling to my doctor of just having too much stomach for my body.  Doesn’t hurt, just feels uncomfortable like it shouldn’t be there.  The doctor explained that this could be a result of fat accumulation.  I have read a bit about this on your web, as well as others.  My treatment combination is Truvada/Darunavir/Ritonavir.

They have taken extra blood to check my thyroid and also check for diabetes to rule these out.  I haven’t heard anything (bloods over 2 weeks ago) so I assume they’re fine.  I don’t usually get my results until my next appointment (every 3 months) - they just phone me if there is something not right!

I go to the gym about 4 times a week and do cardio and resistance training.  Cardio is at least 45 mins per session (keeping my heart rate at around 140).  I have a pretty good diet.  

My question is, is there anything else I can do to help shift this fat accumulation?  Doctor says my diet and exercise will help.  Will the fat reduce over time, if I keep watching my diet and keep up with the exercise? 

Doc said we can discuss treatment optionsat my next appointment in June, however, apart from this feeling I get on well with my meds so not really wanting to change. For info, CD4 is about 800 and VL undetectable.  
]]></description>
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		<title>Do vitamins help treat mitochondial toxicity?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6557</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6557#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca McDowall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi  
Is it true that taking multivitamins on daily basis can reduce mitochondrial toxicity caused by ARVs? If it is true please advise me on the type of multivitamins which are effective.]]></description>
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		<title>Can I feel better at work from Atripla side effects?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6363</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6363#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[i have started my treatment using Atripla drugs and they make feel tired always at work as i feel like i could sleep at work and it is not good to sleep at work. Is there anyway i can make my self feel better at work as i am taking them every night at 8 PM as i was instructed not to change the time i take them.]]></description>
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		<title>Is a fast heartbeat on Atripla normal?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6345</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6345#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Collins</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adherence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Atripla for the past 12 months, in the last 1-2 months I have fast heart beat. is this normal? I like the idea of having one tablet daily as my adherance is bad. 
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		<title>Does trustiva cause stomach problems?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6088</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6088#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After recently using trustiva tablets for HIV, some digestion and motion problems occured 
for a few times. Is this routinely caused by the the tablet or is it caused by other factors?]]></description>
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		<title>Does my combination cause lipodystrophy?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6083</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi,
I am on truvada and isentress. In an answer to a recent question you said that this combo was not associated with lipoatrophy. How is this combo in relation to lipodystrophy or are they both the same?

If these meds are associated with lipodystrophy which meds are not?

Thanking you again for this great service.]]></description>
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		<title>My consultant found some fat on my liver.  Should I be worried?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/6016</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/6016#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Newly diagnosed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other monitoring tests]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Started meds (Isentress and Truvada) in November 11 and am now undetectable and CD4 595. I recently had a liver scan and the results showed some deposits of fat on my liver. I am not co-infected with any hepatitis, not over weight and my recent cholesterol was 4.1 and I drink in moderation.

My consultant didn't seem that concerned and said that he would monitor it. I would welcome your view on what is causing this to happen, what can I do to improve/reverse it and what are the medium/long term risks to my health?

Is my consultant right not to be concerned?
]]></description>
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		<title>Does generic drugs have the same side effects as brand-name drugs?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5964</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5964#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been on Atripla for the past 8 months and have been doing very well on it - very minimal side effects that only lasted for 3 weeks at most.  I live in South Africa and have recently been advised by my medical aid that they will be changing all Atripla patients to a generic drug called Tribuss.  This is because Tribuss is cheaper.  I have checked with my doctor and she advised that there is no reason to worry because it is almost the same thing - just that the other is a generic.

I have tried to research on the drug but there is just no information available, probably because it is still pretty new.  My concern was around side effects.  I wanted to know if I should expect going through the side effects all over again.  My other question is what is the actual difference between the actual drug and a generic?]]></description>
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		<title>Does the medication I am taking cause lipoatrophy?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5955</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5955#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi,

Infected within the last 2 years and started treatment early (cd4 495) on isentress and truvada, was undetectable in 6 weeks, cd4 went up to 595 and cd4% 34%. No side effects and full adherance. The challenge now is living with HIV and what the future may hold. I've read a lot about lipoatrophy and get mixed messages. Some say it is a thing of the past linked with the older meds and some say it happens with the newer meds. I just wondered what your opinion on this was and in particular how worried shoud I be.

You do a wonderful job which is very much appreciated.

Thanks.]]></description>
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		<title>Why do I suffer from headache when taking Atripla?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5900</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5900#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been taking atripla for almost four weeks and the headaches dont go away.  They are getting strong is this normal ?]]></description>
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		<title>I am dizzy after taking Atripla for five days</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5835</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5835#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am recently on Atripla. from 5 days and I feel very dizzy after I take it  and also the second day when I wake up.

If I take the pill even my stomach is not empty , it will have the same effect?

I take some recreational drugs sometime (marijuana or coke 1-2 in a month) how is this affect my treatment?]]></description>
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		<title>Is starting treatment early better for me?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5831</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello, and thank you for any advice you can offer me. I was recently diagnosed with a CD4 of 444 and a VL of 10,100. My doctor said I may want to consider beginning Atripla. Though my numbers are not all too concerning at the moment, I wonder if starting treatment this early has a better result in keeping the virus in control. Thank you for your advice!]]></description>
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		<title>What is causing me diarrhoea and joint pain?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5811</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi

I was diagnosed with HIV in June 2011 while pregnant and I gave birth to an HIV negative baby in Nov. I am taking Alluvia and Lamzid. I only experienced runny tummy during the first 2 weeks of taking the medication. 

Of late, I've been experiencing a runny tummy, muscle and joint aches as well as weight loss. I need to know what could be the cause of these health concerns.

Thank You]]></description>
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		<title>Is it normal to feel hot at night when taking Atripla?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5712</link>
		<comments>http://i-base.info/qa/5712#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angelina Namiba</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been taking Atripla for 5 months but still get very hot at night on occassion. 

Is this normal?]]></description>
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		<title>I changed treatment but why has my viral load increased?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5641</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Could please give me an advice regarding the increase in my viral load.  I've on treatment for five years and I was using Truvada (tenofovir+FTC) and nevirapine for my first 3 years. My viral load was undectateble. Then last year I changed to Atripla and my recent blood test shows that my viral load is dectetable to 35,000. And I'm experiencing the dizzness and headache.]]></description>
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		<title>Why is my CD4 and VL remain still remain the same?</title>
		<link>http://i-base.info/qa/5542</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Li Marhaban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am 46yr old Male diagnosed Hiv positive on Oct 2010.  My current CD4 is 159 and my VL is 45, I take kivexa,norvir and reyataz, my questions are:-

Should i have seen my cd4 higher by now?
Should my viral load be zero, its never been lower than now (45)?
I want to exercise including weights but dont know what would be best for hiv+ over 45 male, where would i get this information?

Also I recently had a torn bicep my gp thinks my meds could have made my muscle structure weak is this true?, I haven't mentioned this to my hiv consultant yet, I could also make use of contact details for some support group to advise me, I'm not ready for an open forum but could benefit from some 1-1 help, i live in wakefield west yorkshire

I'm 5ft 9 and weigh 11st 7lb]]></description>
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