Tensed

[Aegon]

 I am 47 yrs old from India . Started treatment 3 years back with Duovir e kit Lamivudine (150mg) + Zidovudine (300mg) + Efavirenz (600mg) started this at cd4 206 then cd4 increased to highest of 1186 and cd4%40% . Because of this increase I thought I m doing well but latest cd4 results were shocking 364 and cd4% 14 . Doctor prescribed to take Teevir from today Teevir and atripla are same I think . Tensed y this much drop in cd4 and I took last my cd4 test in September 2017 . Anyone faced situation like this this much drop my mind is not working .

[Aegon]

I have developed drug resistance may be I really hope Teevir works by the way I am good and I don't feel sick never had problem in last 8 months

[Jim Allen]

Hiya

Your CD4 count is not the end of the world, more to the point what was the VL like?

Teevir is indeed Atripla  (Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir)

I have developed drug resistance may be I really hope Teevir works

Do you mean you had developed resistance to the old regime and you hope that it is not going to interfere with the new meds ? Sorry to hear that you developed resistance BTW.

Good luck with the switch in meds and keep us posted. 

Jim

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

[Aegon]

Glad you replied I think I developed resistance to my old medicine from today will start atripla and I am from remote area in India here my doctor didn't tested viral load . I just thinking of visiting another doctor

[Aegon]

A new hospital which treats Hiv is opened in my area just 10 mins of traveling . As I m tensed about my result went to the new hospital met new doctor he said he wants to cross check cd4 test and I insisted to test Viral load damn viral load test is costly in India 😔😔 but I decided to test Viral load too waiting for my results . Mostly on Saturday or Monday results will come but new doctor assured me there are lots of new drugs available there will be no problem Hope so there will be no problem

[Jim Allen]

Well that's good news about the new clinc opening and the doctor is right there are other combinations available should it be needed.

Plenty of forum members have taken or still take atripla.

Just remember unless told otherwise to take this on an empty stomach and best dosing time is at bedtime with plenty of water.

Keep us posted.

Jim

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

[Aegon]

Finally Huge relief
Cd4-660
Cd8-359
Cd4/cd8 -1.84
Viral load - undetectable 🙂🙂
 🙏🙏🙏

[Daniel2012]

Generic versions of tivicay and descovy are now available in India branded as dolutegravir and tafero-em,  manufactured by hetero healthcare ltd.  Available almost in all cities at Rs 4k ie around $70, for a month's course of both. Your meds appear to be older but if it works for you, well and good. Stay safe and healthy.

[Daniel2012]

ART centers have also been started by the Central govt in all states. Besides there are also many NGOs imparting treatment and counseling in many cities. The much needed support for tackling HIV has been initiated by the government. You can walk in to any of these centers who also ensures confidentiality. Very positive development that the government has started taking effective steps  in india

[Jim Allen]

@Aegon

Glad to hear all is well and your UD 


@Daniel2012

Welcome to the forum.

As a new member to the forum its customary to open an introduction thread and introduce yourself to the members, how are you getting on with treatment etc etc
If your recently diagnosed you can do this in the "I Just Tested Poz" section otherwise in the "Living With HIV" section.

Thank you

Jim

[Daniel2012]

OK.  Noted.

[Daniel2012]

OK.  Noted.

[Aegon]

TQ Daniel for the reply will ask my doctor about tafero em tab on my next visit I am from small town not from city this new hospital is near to me compared to the nearest art centre .

[Aegon]

After changing meds got my new lab results
Cd4 741
Vl - ud
I don't know where I can share my happiness about these results rather than in this forum 

I hope everyone are doing fine

[Ptrk3]

Congratulations!  Keep up the good work.