Question 1

i am currently on post exposure profilaxis (pep) for hiv. mid way in my 30-day medication journey, i forgot to take a dosage for one day. wis there any adverse effects? should i take 2 dosages the following day to accommodate for the skip?

Accepted Answer

Best to discuss doc: I don't know if you have an ID doctor who is prescribing your PEP, but this question would best be directed at that physician. In general, though, for PEP, if you forget just one days dose you should indeed double up  the next dose,or as soon as you remember, whichever is first. If it's more than one day's dosing, you absolutely need to speak with prescribing physician,  as change may be needed.

Question 2

is there hiv drug resistance to protease inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The HIV mutates frequently, and when a mutation produces resistance to protease inhibitors this will allow that form of the virus to multiply over other forms which are sensitive.  That is one of the reasons for a drug combination which makes single mutational changes less likely to be favorable to the virus.

Question 3

if the patient have the adverse effects with the statins and fenofibtes which anticholestirol drug would be advisable?

Accepted Answer

Not much: There is not much else to choose from but some side effects are not true side effects -- please discuss this with your doctor or get a second opinion.

Question 4

do hiv drug regiments cause liver and/or kidney damage?

Accepted Answer

HIV med/liver damage: Yes; different regimens/medications carry different risks/side effects, but in general there is an association with these classes of medications and liver/renal dysfunction.

They should be taken only as directed and their use should be monitored with the ppropriate lab tests recommended.

Question 5

what are some adverse effects from prescription drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

Mortality : A recent cdc report shows prescription opiate abuse as the number one cause of death in us in adolescents and young adults. Other than death, dependency leads to drug seeking, theft, poor nutrition, sleep disruption, poor academics, loss of work, legal problems, dui, loss of family and friends. Couldn't find a worse thing to do.

Question 6

after protective veginal sex with call gril.i started anti hiv drug after 7 days of exposure and completed on day 47. i took hiv 4th gen combo p24ag/ab test negative after 30 days of complete treatment and 77 days of exposure.is my result canclusive?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: If you had protected intercourse, none of the postexposure prophylaxis or testing was needed.

Question 7

are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't  cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not really: All medications used after an ischemic stroke (cholesterol plaque rupture causing an interruption in blood flow) are treated with blood thinners. Some people are more sensitive to certain ones, so if you've had a GI bleed while on Plavix (clopidogrel), (clopidogrel) then talk to your neurologist. Plavix (clopidogrel) is usually the best, but start with aspirin 182 mg daily. If you still have strokes, then Aggrenox is the next step up.

Question 8

what is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

Accepted Answer

: An adverse effect would be something that is harmful or dangerous. A side effect may or may not be adverse.

Question 9

how to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

Snri group SE hard: There are only few groups of antidepressants and how they change brain chemicals ssri snri sari dnri zoloft Paxil Prozac Celexa lexopro all are ssri except Paxil they can be stopped if have se pt will be fine after a little problem same with dnri which has wellbutrin hard ones are snri Effexor Cymbalta Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) as they have norep do withdrawals are bad dont do it yourself go to doctor to wean off.

Question 10

will my depression have adverse effects on my baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible.  Many of the medications used to treat pregnancy have a rare but serious side effect in the baby called primary pulmonary hypertension and increased neonatal jitteriness.  If being off your meds means your depression worsens and you are not eating properly that could affect the baby's growth.

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Hiv drug adverse effects

A member asked:

I am currently on post exposure profilaxis (pep) for hiv. mid way in my 30-day medication journey, i forgot to take a dosage for one day. wis there any adverse effects? should i take 2 dosages the following day to accommodate for the skip?

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Is there hiv drug resistance to protease inhibitors?

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If the patient have the adverse effects with the statins and fenofibtes which anticholestirol drug would be advisable?

A member asked:

Do hiv drug regiments cause liver and/or kidney damage?

A member asked:

What are some adverse effects from prescription drug abuse?

A member asked:

After protective veginal sex with call gril.i started anti hiv drug after 7 days of exposure and completed on day 47. i took hiv 4th gen combo p24ag/ab test negative after 30 days of complete treatment and 77 days of exposure.is my result canclusive?

A member asked:

Are there any alternative drug treatments to plavix (clopidogrel) for stroke from both carotid artery50%blockages which don't cause adverse effects of gi bleeding?

A member asked:

What is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

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How to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

A member asked:

Will my depression have adverse effects on my baby?

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