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Author Topic: Starting Efavirenz + Combivir...What experiences have you had?  (Read 4271 times)

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Offline LatinAlexander

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Starting Efavirenz + Combivir...What experiences have you had?
« on: August 23, 2006, 11:06:51 pm »
Hi Family:

I have been reading about the crazy dreams of Efavirenz. Do you know anything about any other thing I should keep an eye on?

Alex
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Poz since Jul 19 2006
Initial numbers : CD4-250 VL 3500
First labs after HAART (Dec 04-2006) : CD4-432 VL-<40 (Undetectable)  cd4%=25.11%
Started HAART: Combivir+Efavirenz Aug 26 7:38 pm
Feb 08 2007 - Gradually stopping HAART cause of Myalgia. Protecting Efavirenz. Stopped Efavirenz, ahead with Combivir....
February 17 Combivir stopped.
April 3 -07 : Started ddi+3tc+efavirenz...
Gay and positive (What a lack of Identity...:) )
Looking for my Ben....

Offline cubbybear

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Re: Starting Efavirenz + Combivir...What experiences have you had?
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2006, 11:18:55 pm »
My initial regimen was combivir and efavirenz, and I did get a nice rash from the efavirenz but that went away after a couple days.  As for the combivir, AZT is evil shiznit, and it gave me severe anaemia, enough to get a blood transfusion.  So I swapped out the combivir for Truvada and have been a happy camper ever since. 

Efavirenz is a great drug, some people can't hack the side effects, but many others can.  The worst side effect I have ever associated with Efavirenz was feeling a little wonky/drunk/stoned about half hour after taking it.. Ive never had any wierd dreams that I wouldnt normaly have had anyway.  I dont get that wonky feeling anymore.. so my body must be used to it now.

There is a great section in the lessons about dealing with Efavirenz (Sustiva), you should check it out.
http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/SustivaTips_7550.shtml

I've been taking Efavirenz for almost a year now, and I'm happy with it.  My VL has been undetectable since a few weeks after starting meds.

Cheers
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Offline Eldon

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Re: Starting Efavirenz + Combivir...What experiences have you had?
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2006, 11:58:32 pm »
Hi Alex, you may want to read over this section on the Combivir also:

https://www.poz.com/drug/combivir

There is a lot of information on this site.
« Last Edit: May 08, 2019, 09:36:25 am by iana5252 »
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