Question
Does Atripla cause upper stomach pain and should I be worried?
1 September 2010. Related: All topics, Side effects.
Also while taking Atripla for 10 months now I, on the odd occasions, get moderate to severe intensifying head pain should I see my GP or GUM DR for a check-up?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
Upper stomach pain and headaches could be a side effect of taking Atripla. It is important that you speak to your HIV or GUM doctor about this. It might help if you kept a diary about the time and intensity of the pain to show your doctor so they can get an idea of the severity, duration and frequency of these pains.
For more information about side effect diaries please follow this link.
Hi Tjedzah,
There can be issues when changing to a new combination. However, these usually go within a few weeks. Stomach cramps aren’t a common side effect. Please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/1561 If you continue to have stomach pains, please talk to your doctor.
l have been using Combivir and Nevirapine for the past 15years and last month my ARVs were changed and l was given Atripla,l m having some stomach cramps,is it normal or should l go back and see my Doctor