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med response
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gigi:
I started a med combo , norvir, truvada and reyataz on oct 2 as of this date my response has been exceptional. viral load low 300 thousands to aprx. 980, cd-4 high 300's to high 600's. I adjusted to the side effects quickly and have had what I think is a really great response to these meds.I have a question is this great response due to the fact that my virus is what they call a wild virus?
jabez:
My response was similar to yours -- a viral load drop from 469,000 to 332 in six weeks, and a CD4 count that tripled. I was 100% adherent to my med schedule, and I assume you were too. Adherence seems to make a LOT of difference.
Paulette:
This combo was my 3rd set of meds and i have had a good response to them as well. since feb 07 I've been undetectable and my cd4 has tripled as well to 880. and I always take them like i should. just a quick reminder while taking these meds you should be drinking plenty of water cause you could develope kidney stones. If you every had one ,you know how painful they are. Going through Kidney issues now :( my doc wants to switch and i'm telling him no, cause this was the first combo to get my numbers good and i want to stay on them as long as possible, so drink up on the water to protect your kidneys. Paulette
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