atripla and weight

[linlin]

just going to start Atripla tonight.. i am fighting obesity my whole life and just finally after a year in the gym, and gall bladder surgery  and diet lost 13 pounds now I'm scared to death I'm going to gain it back plus more.. i have very little self esteem and confidence due to the weight issue and now all this on top of it.. anyone who has not gained on this drug... i can deal with the dreams etc but the gaining i freaking me out.. diagnosed 5 years ago first time needing meds CD4- 299

[Imnew2this]

I've been on Atripla for 6 months and my weight has not changed one ounce.  I will say that I feel more hungry now, like all the time, but I've still not gained any weight at all.  I am fairly active but do not have a regular exercise program.  Good luck!

BTW, I was undetectable in less than 4 weeks.  Hope you have the same response!

[clsoca]

I recently started Atripla myself. It has actually decreased my appetite. I am 5'7"  and weighted 172LB prior to starting. I now weigh 167.5.  I am also a gym rat. I use to bench 265Lb. I did have to reduce my bench weight a little. This tells me I lost some muscle weight as well. I am adjusting to this new life with Atripla. I am looking to possibly supplement with creatine. But I am not sure yet if creatine has any interactions with Atripla.  Therefore I am proceeding carefully.

[SoSadTooBad]

I have been on Atripla for about two years - and it has not caused me to gain weight in a negative sense.  I have gained weight because I was pretty skinny when diagnosed, but I got to a good healthy weight I have stayed there without much fluctuation.  I don't eat the healthiest - I love fast food, pizza and chinese food.  Don't assume Atripla is going to cause you to gain weight - a little exercise and the general improvement in your health will make you feel great! Good luck!

[linlin]

well i took it for 6 days and on day 7 developed hives from head to toe.. so winds up im allergic to it.. it wasnt just the rash u can get i couldnt breathe etc.. so now im trying to get it out of my system and will have to go back to doc again and try another drug meanwhile a new $100.00 bottle going  in the garbage i cant afford to keep trying different meds.. plus i had to lie to my mom who knows nothing about all this and tell her i ate something funky..i cant handle all this..

[texasangel071184]

I been on atripla for 5 weeks my cd4 went up to from 312 to 399 and my virel is undetectable as of last week, i only have the weird dreams,dizzyness, i have notice that at time iam really hungry and other time i don't feel hungrey at all my weight see t ohave decided to stay around 130-140 no major weigh gain or loss. I have been able to run more often without being completely pooped so i think that a good thing.

hope you have good luck as well.

[linlin]

i had to stop it i am allergic to something in it.. so right now im back to square 1 and no doctor yet either.. i was too unhappy with the doc who prescribed them she ignored me when i called abou   the allergic reaction and i wound up in emergency room etc..