I have some questions about ARVs, can you help?
2 September 2016. Related: All topics, HIV testing, HIV transmission, Opportunistic infections, PEP/PEPSE, Starting treatment.
Starting treatment
I have been off treatment and want to start again. Is that OK?
31 August 2016. Related: Adherence, All topics, Changing treatment, Starting treatment.
What are the names for generic versions of Atripla?
30 August 2016. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Starting treatment. 2 comments
Am I at risk of getting sick with my CD4 count over 500?
28 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Opportunistic infections, Starting treatment.
I have type 1 diabetes and HIV. Should I change my diet?
28 August 2016. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Newly diagnosed, Side effects, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.
Why is my CD4 T cell count not increasing?
25 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.
Can i start treatment?
25 August 2016. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.
How accurate do I need to be with the time I take my meds?
23 August 2016. Related: Adherence, All topics, Starting treatment, Support. 2 comments
I’m pregnant and starting treatment – what should I do about my side effects?
20 August 2016. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Pregnancy, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.
My CD4 count is over 500, should I start treatment?
20 August 2016. Related: All topics, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment.
How quickly will my CD4 and viral load change after starting ART?
18 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.
How to fit taking my treatment around work?
15 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
What does ‘an empty stomach’ mean when taking Atripla?
13 August 2016. Related: All topics, Side effects, Starting treatment.
I don’t believe I am HIV positive – but if I am I want to start treatment?
5 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Newly diagnosed, Starting treatment. 4 comments
Is a CD4 count of 440 good before starting treatment?
5 August 2016. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load, Southern Africa, Starting treatment. 2 comments
What are the benefits of ARVs and the risk of not taking ARVs?
3 August 2016. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Starting treatment. 6 comments
Is my viral load undetectable after 5 months?
1 August 2016. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load, Starting treatment.
Are these side effects from Heftenam (generic Atripla) normal?
1 August 2016. Related: All topics, Side effects, Southern Africa, Starting treatment. 18 comments
Is Viraday a good choice of HIV meds?
29 July 2016. Related: All topics, Starting treatment.
Does no side effects mean ART is not working?
29 July 2016. Related: All topics, Side effects, Southern Africa, Starting treatment.