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Offline blucollar1

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Just Started Atripla..hoping to take it mid-day.
« on: November 13, 2009, 03:37:35 pm »
  Howdy,
  I'm still in disbelief over testing POZ and just taking everything in...so thankful for this site!!
 I didn't really read the label and my Doc said most patients think of it just like a vitamin pill so..what the heck..I work EARLY..so took my pill at 1240AM and started work at 2AM..driving truck then..then 2 hours later..BAM..dizzy..drunk feeling..what the F was going on....I cant work feeling like this!! I quickly read up on the drug and now find out this side effect..OH CRAP!! I'm now hoping I can take it right after work..that would be at 1230pm..so I have half the day and evening for some of the effects to die down..any thoughts??
 Thanks and hugs to all.. ;)
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Offline tommy246

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Re: Just Started Atripla..hoping to take it mid-day.
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2009, 03:55:29 pm »
hi im just 7 days in dizzy bit just first few hours first few days but less everyday you can take it same time everyday  1 hour before meal or the reccomended 2 hours after meal preferably before you go to bed whether that be day or night. I definately wouldnt drive for a few days especially the first few hours after taking it.
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nov 09 cd4 591 ,vl 59,000,14%,started atripla
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Re: Just Started Atripla..hoping to take it mid-day.
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2009, 04:04:43 pm »
Hi Blu, welcome to the forums.

Most people take Atripla an hour (or immediately) before they go to bed to sleep. If you always work the night shift, you can take it before bed just like anyone else, even if your bedtime is 3 or 4pm. The point of taking it at bedtime is so you sleep through the side-effects.

Avoiding foods with a high fat content an hour or two before taking Atripla can also help diminish the side-effects.

Good luck!

Ann
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Offline blucollar1

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Re: Just Started Atripla..hoping to take it mid-day.
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2009, 08:19:55 pm »
 Thanks for the advice!
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Offline GNYC09

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Re: Just Started Atripla..hoping to take it mid-day.
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 12:13:50 am »
Quote from: blucollar1 on November 13, 2009, 03:37:35 pm
  Howdy,
  I'm still in disbelief over testing POZ and just taking everything in...so thankful for this site!!
 I didn't really read the label and my Doc said most patients think of it just like a vitamin pill so..what the heck..I work EARLY..so took my pill at 1240AM and started work at 2AM..driving truck then..then 2 hours later..BAM..dizzy..drunk feeling..what the F was going on....I cant work feeling like this!! I quickly read up on the drug and now find out this side effect..OH CRAP!! I'm now hoping I can take it right after work..that would be at 1230pm..so I have half the day and evening for some of the effects to die down..any thoughts??
 Thanks and hugs to all.. ;)
Surprising your doctor didn't mention the dizziness you might (and did) experience.  Seems almost negligent to me but that's why it's important to do your research on these powerful meds.  I'm glad you're fine now.  Ann's right, before bedtime is best (at least until the side effects wear off).
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