Purpose:HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)(Started Jan 10, 2006)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Feb 29, 2012
Major
Moderate
Always
Not at all
Date
Feb 29, 2012
Advice & Tips
Two pills a day...not too bad in relation to the history of Hiv and AIDS. This was my first med and didn't know a whole lot about it....took it on my doc's recommendation. After about a year and half i developed lipoatrophy in my arms and legs...which became painful. Then i asked to switch meds. And the lipoatrophy has gotten better...still would not recommend this drug combo as i've lost critical fat that may never come back and i still had leg issues.
Purpose:HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)(Started Jun 10, 2001)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Nov 02, 2011
2 x 300 mg-150 mg-300 mg
Daily
Major
Moderate
Always
Not at all
Sep 30, 2010
2 x 300 mg-150 mg-300 mg
Daily
Major
Moderate
Always
A little
Side effects:
Fatigue
Date
Nov 02, 2011
Advice & Tips
Side effects can all be treated with other drugs like Loperamide and Benadryl. I stopped taking it and Viramune when my insurance started charging 25% copay and Atripla was cheaper. My doctor said since I was stable I should be OK and there could be a benefit from fewer meds going through my liver. I feel good and am expecting my CD4 and weight to rise
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 30, 2010
Advice & Tips
Either this or my other HAART, viramune, seems to be slightly antiviral toward common colds. It's a different sniffle than allergies, and I hit it with Zicam as soon as I notice it.
Also, with these drugs I don't need sleeping pills. I drop right off within 1 1/2 hours.
Updating results…
Moderate
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