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Author Topic: Viramune/Nevirapine  (Read 3667 times)

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Offline JamieD

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Viramune/Nevirapine
« on: October 07, 2007, 08:06:20 pm »
I was wondering if there was anyone here who has been on nevirapine/viramune long term and has done well on it with limited or not hepatoxicity. I am taking my nevirapine, but I am scared shitless about my liver failing. I couldn't handle a life on steroids if I needed a transplant.

Offline aztecan

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Re: Viramune/Nevirapine
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2007, 09:39:36 pm »
Hey Jamie,

The only thing I know about Viramune is it wasn't a viable option for me because of my CD4 count.

I believe Ray (J.R.E.) has been on it for a while, though. Perhaps he has more information for you.

HUGS,

Mark
« Last Edit: October 07, 2007, 09:41:19 pm by aztecan »
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Offline bahbayb

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Re: Viramune/Nevirapine
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2007, 04:02:11 pm »
Hi I have been taking Viramune 200mg twice a day along with Videx,and Viread once a day.I have been on this regiment for many years,and have been undetectable,with stable t-cells.MY liver numbers are a bit high but nothing to worry about so my doctor told me.I am new here and posted in introduce yourself long term survivors,an mention in that post that I have new blood work coming Oct.16.
Good luck.
Robert

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Viramune/Nevirapine
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2007, 06:39:13 pm »
J

In about another two weeks, I will have been on Viramune for four years. No problems to date , all my liver function tests (every 3 months)come back in the acceptable range. Viramune was also part of my first line of treatment, when I started HAART, in October of 2003. I also take Epzicom and Viread.

For a brief period of time, I was taking both doses of Viramune together, and then went back to taking the  separate doses, every 12 hours. So far so good. I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, and the only other medication I am on, is currently Crestor, for controlling cholesterol. If I attempt to have a drink or two, it can really fuck with  me, so it's best I leave booze out of the picture.



Ray
Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

Offline JamieD

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Re: Viramune/Nevirapine
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2007, 06:36:24 pm »
You guys! I don't think the Nevirapine is going to work out for me.  :-\

I am dizzy all the time since I have started taking it.  :'( Does anyone know if this side effect goes away with time?

Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Viramune/Nevirapine
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2007, 08:01:27 pm »
You guys! I don't think the Nevirapine is going to work out for me.  :-\

I am dizzy all the time since I have started taking it.  :'( Does anyone know if this side effect goes away with time?


How long have you been on it? Are you still on the break in dose ( One per day for 14 days)


I may have had some slight dizzyness , when I started, But hell, I was tossing some powerful medications down my throat. Plus I had other health issues going on at the time. As far as your other thread regarding a regemin suggestion., That is something that needs to be discussed with your doctor, along with your other issues. The purpose of ART, (HAART) is to get the viral load to undetectable, in the shortest amount of time possible. Try taking the Viramune with Food. It may help.
What other meds besides the viramune are you taking ?

Take care----Ray

Current Meds ; Viramune / Epzicom Eliquis, Diltiazem. Pravastatin 80mg, Ezetimibe. UPDATED 2/18/24
 Tested positive in 1985,.. In October of 2003, My t-cell count was 16, Viral load was over 500,000, Percentage at that time was 5%. I started on  HAART on October 24th, 2003.

 As of Oct 2nd, 2023, Viral load Undetectable.
CD 4 @676 /  CD4 % @ 18 %
Lymphocytes,absolute-3815 (within range)


72 YEARS YOUNG

 


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