Question
What should I expect from starting Odimune?
30 October 2012. Related: All topics, South Africa, Starting treatment.
I have been positive for 14 years without any complications, nothing.
A few months ago, I had some tingling started around my eyes and then a rash (not severe).
I decided it was time for treatment, visited the doctor, did the necessary tests (CD4 = 247) and (viral load = 12,000 copies).
Treatment regime = Odimune.
I researched this and am scared. Please explains what happens from here on with regards to HIV progression to AIDS, and what does odimune exactly do? Apart from the doc explains?
Answer
Odimune contains three HIV medications – efavirenz, FTC and tenofovir. It is a generic version of Atripla. This link has more information about this combination.
This is a very effective treatment combination that is very widely used. It is recommended in many countries including the UK, USA and South Africa for first line treatment.
Although it’s normal to be concerned when starting treatment this is the only way to stay well in the long term. When you start treatment your viral load will go down very quickly. Your CD4 count will increase over time.
Without treatment your body is vulnerable to infections, and eventually to AIDS progression. But by starting treatment your immune system will get stronger. With treatment the life expectancy for people with HIV is about the same as for HIV negative people.
For more information about starting treatment please see our Introduction to combination therapy guide.
Hi
I started to eat odimune this week monday but i feel dizzy and i cant sleep well .so i want to know how mch time i will fil lyk tht
Hi Lozah,
Odimune is a generic version of Atripla. It is used to treat HIV.
Odimune is a treatment for hiv
Hi Derby,
If your husband is taking Odimune then there’s no real reason why he should be taking any other ARVs. This is because Odimune is a full combination.
Hello , I’m hiv negative and I’ve. Just found that my husband is positive and is on medication. I’ve seen Odimune and Tenofovir as his medication can he be taking both of them daily?
Hi Mapule,
Atrozia and Odiume, are both generic versions of Atripla. What this means is that they contain the same compounds. They are in essence the same. Please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/1561
What is the difference between atroiza and odimius
Hi John.
As long as your partner is on medication, if her viral load is undetectable, her HIV will be under control. Unless a cure is found your partner will always be positive. However, medication is so good that she’ll be OK.
Good day i have a problem I am HIV negative but My partner she is HIV positive they find her when she was 34 weeks pregnant then nurse gave her atroiza 28 medication and hr CD4 test was 1100. After she delivered she ask to know about CD test they told hr that the result is rejecting .My question is y the result ws rejected? .The following month I saw that she is taking odimune pills I ask her n she said Dr they told her dat her virus is very low .My question is ,is she going to become negative maybe she will stay low virus until her rest
Hi Zizi,
Odimune is a generic version of Atripla. There’s info about it here:http://i-base.info/guides/1561
Yes you could get some side effects, however you may get nothing. It really isn’t possible to say who will get them and who won’t. Most people who do get them have them for a few weeks. Please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/starting