Question
My brother is having side effects with Atroiza
23 July 2013. Related: All topics.
My brother is 35 and HIV positive.
He has been using Atroiza for a week. CD4 is 216 and he’s always dizzy, has lost weight, is not eating well and i think he’ losing his mind. Please help!
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your email. Atroiza contains a drug called efavirenz that can affect your emotions and they way you act. For some people it can seem like you are going crazy.
Usually these side effects will improve after the first few weeks of treatment but for some people these can be severe or may not improve over time. If you are worried it is important that your brother talks to his doctor so that they can assess the severity of his side effects.
Some people need to change to different treatment very early on though if these side effects are severe.
Please see this page in our side effects guide for more information.
Atroiza is a generic version of Atripla.
Hi Rita,
How long has your friend been having theses side effects for? If its more than 4 weeks since she started treatment, then she should speak to her doctor.
Hi my friend is taking the tablets . She always sick tired having flu all the time, sore feet.
Hi Bonita,
Atroiza is a generic version of Atripla. Please see here:
http://i-base.info/guides/1561
A rash is a common side effect. This though, usually goes within the first few weeks. Sores are not a known side effect. Therefore, you should consult your doctor about this.
I’ve been using Atroiza for 2 months. I’ve been getting sores on the chest,forehead and at the back. I want to know is it normal?
Hi Thobile,
Atrozia is a generic version of Atripla. Please see:
http://i-base.info/guides/1561
Headaches are a common side effect. However, they usually go after a few weeks. As you have had them for 4 months, you should talk to your doctor.
It been 4 months taking atrozia,since I started it I feel cold inside my brain,sometimes I feel like my head/brain burning.this maybe caused by this drug or it another illness?
Hi Muray, any problem with treatment is something to talk to your doctor about. Teeth problems have not been reported as side effects, so it might just mean you need to see a dentist. Question 3 at this link has tips about taking Atroiza:
http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
Since I started this product Atroiza every evening I started having pains on my teeths, should I continue
Hi Nomsa, any problem with treatment is something to talk to your doctor about. These may or may not be related to treatment – so your doctor needs to check. Question 3 at this link has tips about taking Atroiza:
http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
I started using Atroiza a month knw my chest is burning. I try to take a lot of water whith no help and my stomuch is painful always tired dizzy and back pain. Expecially after 15 min the pains start.