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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Nutrition & HIV => Topic started by: westminster on February 19, 2009, 01:11:16 pm

Title: groggy tired and moody
Post by: westminster on February 19, 2009, 01:11:16 pm

I started Atripla last Saturday night hoping that I would be good by Tuesday when work rolled around. I take my pill at 11:00 pm and by 8:30 am I am up for work and ready to go but feal really groggy and tired. almost dizzy but not throw me down dizzy. I dont have an upset stomach or any other side effects but was wondering what a good diet would be. I am planning on chatting with my doc about this as well, just thaught someone might have some good tips from a personal standpoint. THANKS!

Title: Re: groggy tired and moody
Post by: MitchMiller on February 20, 2009, 01:46:50 am

I find that if I need to take Sustiva (which is in Atripla) at least 11 or 12 hours before being really up to speed.  If I take it on an empty stomach, the immediate side-effects are worse, but I feel a bit more level headed in the morning.
When it was recommended to me back in 2002, the doc said to take it 12 hours before doing any mentally challenging work.

Title: Re: groggy tired and moody
Post by: Peter Staley on February 21, 2009, 09:16:44 am

Check out our Nutrition Lesson for some good advice:

http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/Nutrition_7670.shtml