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Offline AboutToStart

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(mostly) good numbers after 1st month Atripla
« on: August 28, 2009, 06:51:46 pm »
I got my lab results after first 4 weeks on Atripla: VL dropped down from 22,900 to 70 (almost U/D!!) CD4 has very slightly gone up (from 278 to 303) and % from 19.9 to 23.3.

All in all I think these are good indications..

As for side effects left overs: I don't get dizzy anymore, thou I carefully maintain 2-3 hrs food break b4 taking the pill. I never got any rash. Dreams are vivid/rememberful but not bad or or destractive. I actually sleep pretty well 7-8 hrs without any sleeping aids (I used to take ambien CR before starting the Atripla). The only "complaint" I got is that on occasion, maybe once a week, I would wake up feeling weak and energyless. That general weakness feeling will persist all day and usually go away the next morning.. then I will take advantege of that and go run my 5k trail :)
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Offline mikey62

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Re: (mostly) good numbers after 1st month Atripla
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 12:45:25 am »
Sounds like you're well on your way.  I'm on my second month of Atripla (1 month of Truvada/Sustiva prior to) and my numbers have changed dramatically.  Even though my blood specimen for my VL count somehow got lost, my doctor believes that I am now undetectable, based on my previous numbers (see my signature line).

I don't have any side effects other than the same type of dreams as yours.  I'm just glad that I'm not having nightmares or night terrors.  As for my energy, while I do feel so much better than i did 6 months ago, it's kinda hard to tell because I have been extremely busy with work and my mom ( 2 broken hips since mother's day).  so, things have been a little stressful.

Overall, I do feel good.  No other issues.  I'll be glad when things start to slow down a little so I can get back into the gym or some type of exercise.  I know I just need to make time for it, but I need to get through this episode in my life first.


I'm so glad the meds are working.  I'll definitely keep posting any updates.
Good luck with yours.
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Oct '07 - seroconverted (didn't know what it was at the time)
8/21/08 - tested HIV+
9/18/08 - CD4:329  21%  VL:7000
11/13/08 - CD4:415  19%  VL:5470
1/30/09 - CD4:109  18%  VL:5000 (bad lab count) THAT was scarey!
2/12/09 - CD4:389  19%  VL:5500 (re-tested)
4/15/09 - CD4:365  19%  VL:18,320  (due to slight infection)
5/30/09 - CD4:279  20%  VL:285K  time for meds (Atripla)
6/23/09 - CD4:264  20%  VL:683
9/25/09 - CD4:318  21%  VL:325
11/20/09 - CD4:330  24%  VL:123.  I'm gettin there...
1/15/10- CD4:337  24%  VL:118
2/26/10 - CD4:389  28%  VL:ud
6/25/10 - CD4:395  25%  VL:ud
8/24/10 - CD4:407  28%  VL:ud
1/14/11 - CD4:512  26%  VL:ud
6/09/11 - CD4:535  29%  VL:ud
4/02/13 - CD4:605  32%  VL:ud
6/14/13 - CD4:470  29%  VL:ud

Offline BlueMoon

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Re: (mostly) good numbers after 1st month Atripla
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 09:07:41 am »
I'm no doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but it appears things are going well for both of you.  Congratulations.
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