Question
How long can I live on Atroiza?
18 June 2013. Related: All topics, Life expectancy.
I’m a girl aged 20 and I’m HIV positive. My CD4 is 174 and I’m taking atroiza.
I want to know how long can I live?
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your email.
Having HIV can sometimes be difficult. But modern treatment is very effective. It means that you can have a near-normal life expectancy and a good quality of life.
Nobody can predict how long anyone will live. This depends on things you can change (smoking, exercise, medication) and thing you can’t (genetics and bad luck).
Do you have any support to deal with being HIV positive? If you are in South Africa you could contact the Treatment Action Campaign for information about treatment and support in your area.
The i-Base Introduction to combination therapy guide also has general information about treatment.
Atroiza is a generic version of Atripla.
Please me know if you have any questions or I can help further.
Hi Linda,
Its good to hear that you’re doing well with atrozia.
In response to your question. Taking atrozia like you have been is fine.
Hi. Atroiza is not so bad after it has kicked in your system. I’ve been using it for more than 3 months now and I’m fine. I would like to know if it is neccessary to take them on the exact same time. I take it e.g 20h00 every evening? And if I dont take it on the exact time will it do any harm? I’ve noticed that i take the drug everytime when i go to bed but not 24 hourly. Maybe 2 hour difference
Hi Zanele,
Feeling dizzy is a common side effect when starting atrozia. It should go though within a few weeks. If you’re still feeling dizzy after a few weeks, please talk to your doctor.
Hi I have started my atroiza a week ago I am always feeling dizzy that leaded me to stop my morning exercise. I am really not feeling good
Hi Nombuso,
How long have you been on atrozia for? How much weight have you gained? And over what period of time? Do you have a healthy and balanced diet?
Hi I’m using atroiza + actvovite is good but I’m gainning weight I start to excise BT I’m not losing weight what must I do I’m depressed and is not good for me iwant my weight bag really please help
Hi Kenneth,
What time of the day are you taking atrozia? And have you mentioned this to your doctor?
I have been taking atroiza for 3 months,I’m always weak and feel tired all the times,sometimes I have some energy for few hours then I get weak again.plz help
Hi Morake,
When did you start taking atrozia? If it was just a few weeks ago, then the side effects with probably go. If it was longer then you should talk to your doctor. For more info on atrozia, (a generic of Atripla) please see the following link:
http://i-base.info/guides/1561
Because ARVs are the only thing that can help your HIV, its important that you don’t stop taking them. That is until you have talked to your doctor and they have given you something else.
I’ve started taking atroiza. I wake up every day with a headache and I feel dizzy. I really want to stop taking my medication.