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Offline 2005 got the hiv

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Help atripla side affects
« on: January 06, 2009, 06:55:13 pm »
Help.  I have a question about the rash.  I have a rash that looks like sunburn.  Last night I feel like pins and needles are poking me everywhere on my body.  Its really bad tonight.  My doc says give it a few days.  Anything that can help appreciate it.  The pain is sooooo bad I want to OD to take it away.

Thanks
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Offline HollyStar

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 07:00:18 pm »
If the pain is that bad I would go see your doctor NOW!!! If you are in such pain you wish to harm yourself, please get to the Hospital now. Do you have friends or family that could be with you during this time? I have never heard of Atripla doing this but I have not taken it yet either. You can get through this but please go and talk to a doctor ASAP! Best of Luck!


P.S. I'm sure someone will be along shortly with more knowledge on med reactions.
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Offline mecch

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 07:30:49 pm »
Explain to ID your side effects CANNOT wait and if he she does not see you immediately, or at least have a long conversation with you on the phone to answer your questions, go to the hospital.  Then get a new specialist. OD as the response is very worrisome.  Not cool.
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Offline YaKaMein

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2009, 07:54:45 pm »
Go to an ER immediately if your symptoms are that severe. Call a relative, friend or even 911 to take you. No reason to wait to converse with someone. Seek medical attention now. Once you're better get a new frigging doctor ASAP ... wait a few days... my Ass!! Listen to us please.
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Offline mesu

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2009, 10:37:46 am »
are you on any preventive meds for PCP, like septrin?  i had similar reaction when i took septrin, rashes and needle poking feeling overall my arms and legs...i called my doctor and i stopped taking septrin, after a few days i was fine... I m on Truvada and sustiva now (=atripla) and have not experienced the above reactions....

good luck and take care...call your clinic or doctor again if the reactions continue or get worse.

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Offline 2005 got the hiv

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2009, 11:43:44 am »
Thanks to all the replied.  I will stop taking the atripla today.  I got into the doctor today, and he gave me a RX to stop the itch I hope it works fast.  It feels like I am inside a 3x3 box with 6 billion mosqitos.  I only found one other post on the the body .com about severe itch.  That guy described it to a tee.  However I coldn't ask him how he ended up.  So I guess I will try a new regimum in a month.  Well take care.  This site does give you some quick responses.

Thanks
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Offline RapidRod

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2009, 11:57:55 am »
They can sometimes rework the dose then slowly increase it to get you back up to the correct dossage. But since you are new to it, there is too many other meds to try to go through that. Hope it all works out for you.
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Offline HollyStar

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2009, 08:34:14 pm »
Hi there,

I hope you are feeling better as your post sounded miserable. Do you have an HIV Specialist or are you seeing a regular doctor?
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Offline newt

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Re: Help atripla side affects
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2009, 08:39:26 pm »
Hey hello

Sustiva is a good and efective drug, but not or everyone (for it is probably the Sustiva in the Atripla causing the effects you describe0

Give it as long as you think worthwhile, the side effects tend to pass, you never know you may end up happy on this drug

But YOU will know when is too long for you

If things don't settle down you can switch, may mean a few more tablets, but what works in real lie is important, thyere are many, many options

- matt
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