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This is a generic form of Truvada. It contains Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300MG) and Emtricitabine (200mg) and is manufactured by Mylan Laboratories in India. This pill is used as Prep - a once a day pill for those at risk of contracting HIV, or for those already diagnosed with HIV, to reduce the viral count of HIV in the system ## I would like to ask i found blue pills M117 I'm my girlfriend bag hidden what are they for? I also found brown oval pills GAL WHAT are they for Am I safe from HIV ## Hi Zakes, If you know or suspect that your partner has HIV based on these pills that were found, it seems to me like your best bet would be for the two of you to go in for testing or at least a closer evaluation. But before that, I would probably encourage you to sit down with your partne...

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Has anyone had to take Genvoya and Xanax together? What benzodiazepines are recommended? ## An ingredient in Genvoya can actually increase the amount of Xanax that you absorb, so it could be dangerous to take them together, and the FDA generally recommends that it be avoided. Combining them could cause more extreme side effects than usual, such as nausea, dizziness, sedation, lowered heart rate, and respiratory depression. Has your doctor prescribed them both? In some cases, it may depend on the dose of Xanax that someone is taking, lower doses may not be as risky, but only your doctor can help you decide if it safe for you. Ref: Genvoya and Xanax Information

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Can the R 127 white pill be used for HIV positive people or can it suppress the virus in any way? ## This tablet is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and they list it as containing 500mgs of Ciprofloxacin (NDC 55111-0127). It is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. It is sometimes given to those with HIV to help prevent their developing bacterial infections, which could be very dangerous for them. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Hypromellose 2910 (5 Mpa.s) - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Starch, Corn - Titanium Dioxide The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is ...

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Hi... I'm HIV positive and my son is three months old and I haven't been taking my medication for a week now but I give my son the ilvitrim suspension every day. Is he at the risk of being infected? I'm so worried. ## Hello, Kaylor! How are you and your son? Did they test him at birth to see if he was infected? Ilvitrim is an antibiotic, so I'm not sure why he's on it. What is he being treated for? Why aren't you taking your medication? ## Hi am an hiv+ mother and my baby is 3 months old she was tested negative at birth and and at 10 weeks she's was tested again and still negative,they have stopped giving her nevarapine bt am still breastfeeding ,I only got ilvitrim suspension. Will my baby get infected.oh and they said I must continue with my pills and brest...

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I'm an HIV patient in my final stages of my disease and have been without a primary care physician since the Covid pandemic began. I'm very concerned to even go outside because of panic of getting infected with Covid now that my immune system is highly compromised. I have Medicare insurance. MetroPlus. I know the names of the medications I was talking. But I need a doctor's prescription who can help me before my health gets worse. ## Miguel, sorry to hear about your challenges. Please share where you are located and list the medications that you were taking.

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My son is 18 weeks now...he got tested after birth and after six weeks when he was stopped from takin nevirapine and the pcr results were negative..now my worry is this ilvitrim suspension i was told to give him everyday, why is it so? I'm terribly stressed and concerned. ## Hello, Plentian! How are you? The FDA classifies Ilvitrim as an antibiotic, it is often given as a precautionary measure in such cases, to prevent infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What's the accurate and right dosage for Ilivitrim for my 8 weeks and 5 days baby? I am breastfeeding only and still taking my arvs twice daily. My daughter was tested at birth and she is negative, w...

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I started taking 'prep' a few months ago. At first it was the prep we were introduced to. Then later I was given another kind of pill which was different from the first. I was told it was the same medication but had a change of container. It's now called Tenemine... M117 blue oval pill. It contains: Tenofovir + disoproxil + fumarate + emtricitabile. I'm really worried. Is my doctor still giving me the right medication? I'm HIV negative. ## Hi. Hope someone can help. My partner is HIV + and is on Atroiza. I am HIV - and was given Tenemine to take to prevent HIV by up to 90% if used correctly with condoms as well. I see the side effects are almost the same as ARV's and so are the ingredients. Is it the same type of tablet and why market it differently (here in Sout...

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Hi after six weeks checkup my daughter tested negative, before she was using Nevirapine. Now they gave her the ilvitrim suspension. I just wanna know that they are working the same because I'm still breastfeeding her. ## Hi. How safe is Ilvitrim for my baby girl who's 6 weeks old? She was HIV negative at the Hospital and they gave her a Neverapin. After six weeks I'm supposed to take her to the Clinic, then they'll change her to Ilvitrim. I just want to know if it's ok for her? They say i must continue to give her medication as long as I'm still breastfeeding her. ## I am HIV positive and my baby is almost 5 weeks old & on nevirapine. He just started having a skin (facial) rash, so I wanna know if it means he's also HIV positive or what? I am worried and ...

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I have been on Altosec 20mg for my refluxes and have recently been diagnosed as hiv positive. I am on Atripla for a few days. May i still take my Altosec 20mg? ## Can i take Atripla with a laxative? ## Peter, from what I am seeing on the UCLA Health website, there are possible interactions between these drugs, but they are listed as "low" severity. You will want to check with your doctor of pharmacist to confirm that it is safe for you to take them together. "Omeprazole 20mg Oral disintegrating tablet and Efavirenz ... Severity: low ... Efavirenz inhibits and CYP2C19 and may inhibit the metabolism of omeprazole since it is a substrate for CYP2C19. Atripla 600mg-200mg-300mg Tablet and Omeprazole ... Severity: low ... Efavirenz inhibits and CYP2C19 and may inhibit the metaboli...

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I found an blue caplet shaped tablet marked H on one side & 124 on the other in with my partners meds. But he can't remember what it is. Can anyone tell us & what it's for & how it makes you feel? Thanks heaps! ## I found this blue tablet H 124 in my husband's bag ## It's an ART drug. A generic Truvada. It is usually used as a Prep, preexposure proflaxis. Taken by HIV- people to reduce & prevent HIV ## What is a blue pill marked H124 used for? Is it ARVs?

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I have been having black outs and lying in opp positions for long periods of time the 1st time was 24 hours and my kidneys dried out my createnine was 800 and i needed 3 weeks of dialysis and my muscle CK was 44000, fortunately i made a miraculas recovery and was only in the hospital for 3 weeks. Two months later the same thing happened this time i was lying in a position that i cut of the nerves to my legs do i couldn't walk and the ambulance had to break the door down to get me, my renal function while nit good didn't require dialysis.The neurology Dr's said that my nerves would slowly regenerate themselves with intensive physio. I lice alone and ive been lucky that both falls have been on carpet not in the bathroon or hut my head any where. The cardiologists asked alit of...

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I have found many tablets written with M152 in my husband's pocket. Does it mean that he is HIV+? Kindly advise coz I am so scared I might have contracted the disease. Or is there any other disease those tablets cure? ## my is takin m152 tabs does it mean shes +ve n if so am i infected? ## I found this medication pin Ma Hubby push M 152 I want to know if m infected m scarde ## I have found many tablets written with M152 in my husband's pocket. Does it mean that he is HIV+? Kindly advise coz I am so scared I might have contracted the disease. Or is there any other disease those tablets cure? ## s hard to say but yes he could be positive ## I found this pill (M152) in my husband's pocket. What is the pill for? ## M152 is for people who are HIV positive.

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I found a tablet in my boyfriends' trouser, this pill is pink long written 128 and on the other side has an H, May u pls explain to me what this pill is for? I asked him about the pill but he refused to explain, rather he got angry why I asked cause the tablet is not just an ordinary tablet. Please help, I need some answers. ## I found a tablet in my friend's trouser. This pill is pink, long and has 128 written on one side and on the other side an H. May you please explain to me what this pill is used for? ## This is a pill for the treatment of HIV infection ## It's an ARV treatment pill, its also used as PEP. PEP is given to HIV negative patients, who would have been exposed to HIV within 72 hours. PEP is taken for 4 weeks. ## Hello Nicky, Despite great efforts I was not ab...

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Every time I take my daily Genvoya (just started on it after switching from Atripla) about 3 months ago, I start to smell a strange scent. It doesn't smell bad, sort of sweet, sort of like plugging in one of those strong Airwick plug-ins... I know - sounds strange. I take the medicine with supper at night, and I get the smell all evening and during the night. But by the morning, the scent has pretty much disappeared, only to be completely gone by Noon. But then it starts all over again later in the day when i take the next dosage. Anyone else have this issue? I know it is minor, but just curious if this is common. My doctor doesn't have a clue, as usual on these types of symptoms.. ## That can be a side effect of most medications, they can mess with your sense of smell, and tast...

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My partner and I have been on genvoya for a year or more and have both experienced weight gain of around 25 or more lbs. It is very strange for both of us, we work out 5 days a week and eat pretty healthy but are struggling to loose the weight. Has anyone else gained weight? I myself have never weighed this much even when I was not working out and eating poorly. ## Most medications can cause weight gain in people that take them, according to FDA instructions. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and diarrhea. What is your current weight? Are you still gaining? What does your normal diet consist of? ## Funny, I’ve been taking it for a couple months and suddenly have belly fat... I cycle, spin and have always been thin. Suddenly having a b...

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I have a 4 week old baby on nevirapine at the clinic. They also gave me ilvitrim, so I just want to know if that is the same thing or must I get nevirapine as well? ## Hello, Lu! How are you and your baby? Is your baby HIV positive or negative? If they are negative, then normally just the Ilvitrim is given, the Nevirapine is an antiviral that's used to treat an HIV infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Can I give my baby the ilvitrim suspension at anytime or must he drink it at the same time everyday? The doctor didn't explain this to me. Also, are ilvitrim tablets the same as nevirapine? ## hi i am hiv positive mom and on exclusive breestfeeding and my child was tested negativ...

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its a large white tablet imprinted m152. ## what the are active ingredients of an oval shaped white tablet imprinted M 152 on it. state the various uses and side effects. thank you. ## What does m152cure ## Hello everyone, Based on my research, a white capsule-shaped film coated tablet imprinted with “M 152” on one side and blank on the other side, is identified as an HIV-1 medication containing the following active ingredients: Efavirenz 600mg + Lamivudine 300mg + Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg. It doesn't say that it's intended to cure anything, but rather "treat" the condition, like most prescription medications. And as far as side effects are concerned, I've actually seen some sites list two pages worth of symptoms for this particular medication....

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I would like to know symptoms and side effects of taking Chantix with the HIV medicine Atripla; both have a lot of psychological side effect warnings and I want to know if it's worth the risk to take both of these together or not... ## I do not know the effects of taking these drugs together. However, I can tell you 1st hand that Chantix -in myself and 2 others I know personally- was a Rx for personal and friendship relationship disasters. IMO they should change the name to "Antix" b/c of the way it will turn a loving individual into a unreasonable hateful being. We stopped ch-Antix and used the e-cig system to stop smoking and still keep friends... ## I did not find any problems, or interactions listed, but there is no way to say how any given medication may affect any pers...

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Hi. I found these pills inside of my wife's drawer. She got them from her doctor, but when I Google it I'm getting confused. ## What are M152 for and what are they? I found them in my spouse's pocket and am worried. ## Hello Wandile, I was wondering if you could give me a bit more information on the pill. What color and shape is the pill? I found a pill that has the Imprint M 152, it is a Symfi pill. Here is some information, let me know if the pill description matches what you have. Color: White Shape: Capsule Shaped Imprint: M 152 Labeler: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. This information is sourced from the Mylan website. Symfi is a medication used to treat HIV in children and adults who weight at least 88 pounds. I hope this information helps. ## After 2 years I have taken the...

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Hello. My friend got Viread (Tenofovir disoproxil) 300 mg from Kenya, registration number 6195890611. It is written on it GILEAD SUPPLY FOR AFRICA and I wondered if it is the correct medicine. How can I check? I have the batch number and expiry date as well. Thank you.