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2 patient evaluations for Zidovudine (AZT/ZDV/Azidothymidine) taken for the purpose of 'HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purpose: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (Started Jan 05, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 19, 2011 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (Started Jul 01, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 08, 2010 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 01, 2009 600 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy or loss of fatty tissue), Lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy or loss of fatty tissue)
Date
Feb 08, 2010
Advice & Tips
AZT was not as bad as I thought it was be. I would go back on it if I had to. I am stopping because my arms starting really thinning out (veins showing), and AZT may be the culprit.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
Use a weekly or monthly pill box to make it easier to remember to take your pills and also makes it easier to grab all the pills you need rather than one bottle at a time.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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