Question 1

hope you well dr , just started my prep medication 4 days ago , experiencing bad dream @ night time is normal to experience this ?

Accepted Answer

Drug Side Effect: Some antiretroviral medications are known to cause nightmares and sleep disturbance. This side effect is far less common for the medications includes in approved HIV PrEP formulations. These side effects are temporary and will typically subside within a month after first starting to take the drug.

Question 2

hello. i wanted to see a urologist about prep medication. i have tested for hiv diseases and the results came as negative. i want to be safer and go on prep medication. i wanted ask about some side effects and what medications should?

Accepted Answer

: You can schedule a visit with a primary care doc or any other doc who is familiar with the meds. This is a public information site where volunteer docs answer questions about health issues. We do not offer notes/prescriptions/referrals or other forms of direct patient care.

Question 3

can i take flonase nasal spray while on my truvada (prep) medication?

Accepted Answer

Flonase: If you take a nasal spray once a day you should be OK! You might be able to get a Flonase spray at the Pharmacy and not need a prescription.

Hope all goes well!

Question 4

is there any way i can have a colonoscopy if i cannot tolerate drinking the prep medication?  i had bariatric by-pass surgery and can't drink it quick

Accepted Answer

There are Alternate: There is a Gatorade prep you can Google online and it is quite tolerable. Good luck

Question 5

truvada for prep (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

1. do i require a prescription to obtain truvada to use as a precautionary measure;
2. will truvada have any negative interaction with my chronic medication i.e. lamictin, dopaquel, exsira, tareg, ritilan?

Accepted Answer

Truvada for PrEP: Try using a drug interaction checker (like Drugs.Com). Some of your medications can interact. I didn’t see specific interactions between Truvada (emtricitabine/ tenofovir) &amp; Ritalin (methylphenidate), Lamictal (lamotrigine), Tareq (valsartan), Dopaquel(quetiapine) &amp;  Pristiq Exsira (desvenlafaxine). In the United States a prescription is required. Talk to your psychiatrist about any new meds.

Question 6

is it okay to drink alcohol while on thryoid medication?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: Like anything moderation is the key. You may be taking other medications which may be problematic with alcohol. Talk it over with your physician or pharmacist.

Question 7

medication and alcohol, is it okay to mix?

Accepted Answer

Some medications: Can be mixed with alcohol - others can't . Please specify which medication and re-ask.

Question 8

can some cold medications have alcohol in them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes- that is why it is important to read content labels.

Question 9

why would alcohol interfere cause side effects when taken with medication?

Accepted Answer

Selective absorption: Alcohol will delay the absorption of any medication taken along with its' consumption and the alcohol will be absorbed preferentially.

Question 10

how long after consuming a fair amount of alcohol is it safe to medication please answer asap?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the medication.

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Hope you well dr , just started my prep medication 4 days ago , experiencing bad dream @ night time is normal to experience this ?

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Hello. i wanted to see a urologist about prep medication. i have tested for hiv diseases and the results came as negative. i want to be safer and go on prep medication. i wanted ask about some side effects and what medications should?

A member asked:

Can i take flonase nasal spray while on my truvada (prep) medication?

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Is there any way i can have a colonoscopy if i cannot tolerate drinking the prep medication? i had bariatric by-pass surgery and can't drink it quick

A member asked:

Truvada for prep (pre-exposure prophylaxis) 1. do i require a prescription to obtain truvada to use as a precautionary measure; 2. will truvada have any negative interaction with my chronic medication i.e. lamictin, dopaquel, exsira, tareg, ritilan?

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Is it okay to drink alcohol while on thryoid medication?

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Medication and alcohol, is it okay to mix?

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Can some cold medications have alcohol in them?

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Why would alcohol interfere cause side effects when taken with medication?

A member asked:

How long after consuming a fair amount of alcohol is it safe to medication please answer asap?

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