Question 1

what is the cost of hiv meds outside the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In developed nations like the us, a year's worth of antiretrovirals can cost tens of thousands of dollars which is paid for by the patient, the health insurance system or the government.  In developing nations, cheaper generic versions of the drugs cost governments about two to three hundred dollars per patient per year.

Question 2

what are two hiv meds?

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See below: This site lists all of the approved drugs.

http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/DrugChart_10632.shtml

Question 3

i'm on several hiv meds and just started them 2 months ago and was off them for 2 years. been hiv for 8 years i'm on several hiv meds and just started them 2 months ago and was off them for 2 years. it seems when i take them i can hardly eat and feel very

Accepted Answer

You : You need to call the doctor that prescribed the medications for you and discuss your symptoms.  I am sure you are not the first person to have stomach difficulties with these medications and your doctor may have some helpful solutions to alleviate your symptoms.  Without knowing exactly what you are on, it's difficult to suggest solutions.  That is why your own doctor is the best person to talk to.

Question 4

what are the most common side effects of hiv meds?

Accepted Answer

Effects of HIV meds: Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV saves lives, however, when first starting a regimen, most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, occasional dizziness according to NIH.gov. Rash and fever, or any swelling of the lips, eyes, ears or tongue could potentially be a life threatening requiring immediate attention. 
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Question 5

can i take st johns wort for depression with hiv meds?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on which HIV meds. Some protease inhibitors do have a major interaction with st john's wort.

Question 6

fast.trigyl.258, glucose 111. take fenofibrate for years 160 mg. also on hiv meds. don't eat many sweets.weigh 165 5'9.what should i eat more of?

Accepted Answer

HIV and Health: This is a great question with a difficult answer.  Hiv  medications and HIV infection will lead to odd or unexpected lipids and triglycerides.  The best answer in general is to make sure your liver is as healthy as possible and to really be strict in not eating more than 25% of your calories as carbs.  Your diet should consist mostly of protein sources (60% of your calories).

Question 7

i'm hiv postive and my doctor says he won't call in my hiv meds to my pharmacy unless i see him first. is that legal? i need these meds to live and can't miss days or my body might reject it and i get sick all over again. plus it's a hassle to get to him

Accepted Answer

It : It is quite important to take your medication on time, but it is just as important to make sure that you are not having any issues with the medications and that they remain effective. Only regular follow up will insure this.

Question 8

is it okay to take alli with my hiv meds kaletra (lopinavir and ritonavir) and combivir? i take alli at lunch and evening meal. i take my hiv meds at 9am and 9pm

Accepted Answer

This should be fine: I cannot find any interactions between these meds and orlistat (Alli). This combination may cause an increase in diarrhea as this is a documented side effect in both kaletra (lopinavir and ritonavir) and combivir, and the way Alli works, if you eat too much fat you will have diarrhea. I would still check with your infectious disease doctor though and make sure your viral load is staying low while taking this combo of meds.

Question 9

after how long of taking hiv combined meds can you bel undectatable?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: It can take as little as 2 weeks or sometimes a couple of months. Check with the doctor or clinic where your treatment was prescribed. Good luck!

Question 10

how can i find out if hiv pep meds can effect test results?

Accepted Answer

PeP treatment: One should never test for HIV when on the post a exposure prophylaxis treatment. But once the 30 days are up and the medication is stopped then on day 14 one can get the HIV RNA test and the results will be 100% valid. 
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I'm on several hiv meds and just started them 2 months ago and was off them for 2 years. been hiv for 8 years i'm on several hiv meds and just started them 2 months ago and was off them for 2 years. it seems when i take them i can hardly eat and feel very

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What are the most common side effects of hiv meds?

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Can i take st johns wort for depression with hiv meds?

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Fast.trigyl.258, glucose 111. take fenofibrate for years 160 mg. also on hiv meds. don't eat many sweets.weigh 165 5'9.what should i eat more of?

A member asked:

I'm hiv postive and my doctor says he won't call in my hiv meds to my pharmacy unless i see him first. is that legal? i need these meds to live and can't miss days or my body might reject it and i get sick all over again. plus it's a hassle to get to him

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Is it okay to take alli with my hiv meds kaletra (lopinavir and ritonavir) and combivir? i take alli at lunch and evening meal. i take my hiv meds at 9am and 9pm

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After how long of taking hiv combined meds can you bel undectatable?

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How can i find out if hiv pep meds can effect test results?

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