Purbac And Hiv

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Can I use purbac when I'm on antiretroviarl treatment and having abscess on armpits? ## Hi Michael, I did some research and I read that a high incidence of side-effects occurs in "immunocompromised" patients. Such as: those suffering from Aids or patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. The adverse effects can include skin rash, recurrent fever, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and raised liver enzyme values. WIth that being said, this may not be a safe medication for you to take. Have you spoken with a doctor about this? You can learn more about this drug on the page for Purbac Details I hope this helps! ## My issue is that I once use them before everyone knew I was reactive to hiv ## Thanks for the advice and information, initially I thought you could take both, hence ha...

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Hi. I just found out I am 3 months pregnant and I have been taking purbac but my dermatologist told me to stop it. Is my baby safe? ## Hello, Piwo! How are you? Since you are early in your pregnancy and have stopped taking it, the risks are not very high. Most medications cause greater risk, when taken during late pregnancy, as the baby develops more. However, this medication has been known to transfer through the placenta to the baby, as reported by the FDA, so please make sure that you keep all doctor's appointments, to they can monitor you for any possible problems. Is there anything else I can help with? ## If im taking purbac does it increase the chances of falling pregnant if im taking the tablets while being intimate with my partner? ## Hi. I'm HIV+ and I have been using ...

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Helo I need a help my husbend has been diagonosed n hes hiv and taking turbac.But the problem hes gettin weak and dizzy I need help. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA, he may also experience nausea, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How long has he been taking it? Side effects, such as these, usually go away, after a few weeks, once someone's body gets used to the medication.

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I've been HIV positive since 2012 and i dont know my cd four count, but lately i've been getting sores in my mouth. Can i take purbac? Is it safe? ## Hello, Neoza! How are you? It depends on what's causing the sores. Purbac is an antibiotic that is only effective at treating or preventing bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, the sores could be due to oral thrush or canker sores and, if that is the case, the antibiotic will not help. Have you consulted a doctor for a diagnosis? ## I have hiv and am taking trivenz and purbac for the past two years. How long can I stay on purbac?

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Hi i'm itching after taking purbac so i dont take it any more is it ok ## Hello, Diva! How are you? You should have it checked out, because you may be experiencing an allergic reaction, which could require medical treatment and you may need to try a different antibiotic. Other symptoms of an allergic reaction, as listed by the FDA, may include rash, hives, swelling and trouble breathing. Have you experienced any of these?

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hi i started tribuss as i have been diagnosed with hiv 4 weeks back doctor gave me purbac to take with it to most of the time my hands and feets gets swell n get sharp pains around them could this be another side effect, before i started taking this medications my joints were paining and my skin was itching..please help. ## I'm on treatment of Effivirenz compination for 3years and I've gat strange headich I decide to take purbac ds now I feel better is it right that I take it with my treatment ## Hello, Leesa! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of these types of medications, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea and skin rash. If they get too severe, then you should consult your doctor for assistance. Pertunia, Purbac is an ...

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Good day, I'm HIV + and now 6 weeks pregnant. I have been taking Tribuss & Prubac since late 2015. Is it still safe to continue on Prubac. ## Both of these medications are commonly used during pregnancy, when the mother is HIV+. So, you should follow your doctor's instructions on taking them. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Congratulations on the pregnancy! Are you hoping for a boy, or girl? ## I am I able to conceive if I'm using durobac double strength and what should I know about it when trying to conceive

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Hi I'm hiv positive with a cd4 count of 240,can I use purbac on my daily life since I'm on IRVs ## Hi Vussy, it is a Year now after I was diagnosed HIV pos. I also had some Side Effects at the start of Treatment, but now I am almost ok with it, eat normal, drink lots of Water. My ARV is ATRIPLA (once a Day) and am doing well on this too. Please remember, we will never be the same since being diagnosed with the Virus, but I dont let the bVirus dominate me! Tell the Virus you will fight it and be positive about Life. We are NOT doomed because of our Condition, I believe there is People on Earth with much worse Conditions than we are. I was very afraid a Year ago, but am living a almost normal Life! All the Best to you, W. ## I use purbac ds and devoped a rash can i stop it, used i...

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Can I use Purbac for Bronchitis? ## Purbac contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. And it depends on the type of bronchitis that you have, some cases of it are caused by viruses, such as the cold or flu, rather than bacteria and, if that is the case, an antibiotic will not help. Learn more here: MedlinePlus What has your doctor recommended you use for it? ## Is Purbac double strength safe for HIV people to use? ## Can purbac double strength treat asthma? I have this chronic cough which ended up triggering asthma, so my dr gave me solphyllex syrup and purbac double strength. ## Can I use Purbac for my terrible acne that just started now in my middle 20s? ## I had the same cough for months...

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Hi, I am 21 and currently using Purbac. Its been 2 weeks now. I recently developed a rash on one side of my cheek about 2 days ago. Should I be worried? ## My daughter also had a rash on her cheeks after using Purbac...I read it's a non-allergic rash. ## Yes, this medication can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, according to the U.S. FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. If it isn't itchy and doesn't involve hives, then it is most likely nothing to worry about, though there is no harm in consulting your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi!I'm hiv positive for 12 years but I have never been sick since I was diagnosed even with flu.My cd 4 is 175 and the doctor has recently prescribed tribuss,purbac and centrum for. Is it good for me to start purbac if I'm not ill?I'm healthy as ever. ## Purbac is often prescribed for those that are HIV positive to prevent the risk of them developing a possibly dangerous infection. Thus, if your doctor has prescribed it, it would be best to take it as directed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a cd4 count of 47, was admitted with a chest infection. Doc prescribed purbac, centrum and tribuss. Am getting stronger but its on and off. No...

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Im on Purbac Ds & efavirenz 600mg & my breast are growing is this one of the side effects? ## Purbac DS contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic, which is used to treat or prevent infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Efavirenz is an antiretroviral and is most comonly used to treat HIV. Its commons side effects may include: nausea, insomnia, memory loss and depression. Read more: That covered, no, neither one of these is reported to cause breast enlargement as a side effect. Have you recently gained any weight? Breasts are mostly fatty tissue and will get larger, if you gain weight.

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Everytime I get flu I use purbac as it helps with my cough otherwise if I take a cough mixture I develop bronchitis. I been hiv positive for 23 years now. Is it a good thing to take it or not ## Since you're HIV positive, developing an infection, even just bronchitis could be very risky, so most doctors do prefer to prescribe this antibiotic as a preventative. Thus, it should be okay to take, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I would like to know the purbac side effects ciz i hav diarhea stomach pain insomnia nauseous and loss if appetite.... M hiv positive but i am still waiting for my medication to arrive. I woke up very weak n i lost appetite too and my physician prescribed immunace and bactrim but they gave me purbac cz they dais its the generic of bactrim. ## Hello Lisa, I am on Purbac DS for one Year now after I was diagnosed HIV pos. I also had some Side Effects at the start of Treatment, but now I am almost ok with it, eat normal, drink lots of Waterm My ARV is ATRIPLA (once a Day) and am doing well on this too. Please remember, we will never be the same since being diagnosed with the Virus, but I dont let the bVirus dominate me! Tell the Virus you will fight it and be positive about Life. We are NOT...

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Do I have to take purbac double strength the rest since I am hiv. ## Hello, Ozsy! How are you? If it has been prescribed for you, you should finish the full course of treatment to make sure that you don't develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My lost weight on the past 3months and one her colegues advised her to take purbac pills we r both neggative is it a good idea to use purbac in case someone lose weight ## Hello, Justino! How are you? You don't have to be HIV positive to take this medication, it is actually just an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, headache and diarrhea. That said, no, it will not help someone to gain weight and you shouldn't take it, unless your have an infection. Taking it improperly creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I was fully blown my CD4 count was 37 n doctor gave me purbac,i...

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i have been diagnosed with hiv ,for that i am taking atripla.However due to my low immune system i got mac or tb and doctor prescribed ethambutol twice a day, purbac once a day, zithromax once aday. are these meds okay. ive been on atripla for 1 month already and zithromax. Today i started purbac and ethambutol and suddenly i got a sharp pain and it felt as if was getting a heart attack my handa and arms wwere also paining,this lasted for 15 minutes now im fine .doctor adivsed to stop the meds.what could it be ## My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to a few of your medications. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Atripla may cause liver problems, and taking it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as ...

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my pupps head is swolin on her head can i give her the medication ## Purbac contains the active ingredient Cotrimoxazole (Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim), which is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. From what I could gather, it can be used for dogs; as some dogs are prescribed it from vets. I don't know however, what the recommended dosage would be for a dog. You may want to call up a vet office to determine what a proper dosage would be based on the size of your dog or what type of dog it is. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps! ## Hi is purbac tablets for HIV people? ## I am hiv positive and starting to develop boils.will purbac help?

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Hi I am hiv positive and I am on arv I wenT to my doctor and I was told to use purbac does it help with all types of infections in the body ## Hello, Jae! How are you? This is an antibiotic, it is often given to HIV patients to help prevent infections, since a bacterial infection could be very dangerous to them. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi,I was taking conzole with my arv,now they have given me purbac at the chemist.Is it on for me to change from conzole to purbac. ## Hi I have been using tribuss for 3months and my medical aid approved purbac I don't know what to do should I use it is it save please worried lady f . ## Hi, I'm hub positive for 18 yes recen...

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Hi I'm a 31 year old male and I'm HIV positive. I've been taking Purbac Double Strength for 3weeks now! What I would like to know is! Are they good for me to take them or should I stop taking them. ## Has your doctor told you to take them? Purbac is an antibiotic which is sometimes given to HIV positive people to help prevent infections, since any infection can put them at very great risk. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Purbac details here.

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