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I found an oval thick whit pill with aNK on it and nothing on the other side could you please help me identify it ## Hello, Jennifer! How are you? This tablet with the Abbott logo and NK on it is a 100mg Norvir tablet, it contains the active ingredient Ritonavir, which is a protease inhibitor that's used to treat HIV and AIDS. Side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've worked hard to get my weight up. Doc wants me on fuxeon. How will this effect my weight? ## Hello, Pitt! How are you? It can cause anorexia, as a side effect, along with erythema, insomnia and depression. Have you talked to your doctor about it? Maybe a high calorie supplement could help, while you're taking it.

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white OVAL PILL pill with YOI TOTAL ONE SIDE AND THE OTHER LU , OVAL PILL SAMPLE ONE SIZE YOI YOI OTHER LU LU ## The marking on this tablet is actually intended to be LU Y01 (as in zero one) and it contains 150mgs of Lamivudine and 300mgs of Zidovudine, this is an antiviral medication that's used to help prevent HIV cells from multiplying in the body. Side effects may include nausea, anorexia, headache and malaise. Learn more Combivir details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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I was just diagnosed as hiv positive and went to an HIV specialist who has prescribed Atripla. My viral load was high and cd4 count at something like 220k. I have had some side affects, but not too intolerable. I am dizzy in the am. Can I expect more side effects or would I have had them by now. ## 2 weeks on Atripla now, and I have not experienced the weird dreams that I was warned about. I do get a bit dizzy but since I take the pill at night, that does not matter - in fact it's a relaxing high. In a couple of days I will get my next blood test, and I'm hoping that the T's and viral load will be going in the right direction! I'm almost apprehensive, because I have not experienced any of the dire side effects that I have read about. ## Medications can affect everyone di...

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Base on the "information sheet" inside the box of this drug, it will affect the kidney. I've consumed 41days as at today without fail a pc a day per my Doctor adivce. This morning I felt back pain on my left until crawling on the floor. 4 days ago I felt pain come slowly and accumulate till this morning is so serious. Is it because of this pil. I was adivse tu start consume this drug after my Virul load is 8 x 10^6 copies. I'm a Hep B carrier.

White oblong pill with an H on left side of pill scored down the middle, when turned over 7 on left side of scored down middle ## Could use some help as i am not able to identify this pill in any way found my 14 year old with it (i am a nurse and cant identify it) ## They actually consider it a pale yellow, but it looks white to me, too. Anyway, the tablet contains 200mgs of Nevirapine, which is used to treat HIV-1 infection, it is an NNRTI class medication. Learn more Nevirapine details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am a 67 year old male, with a fixed income. I was just prescribed the medication Lamivu/Zidovu Tab 150/300MG. I have medical insurance but my co-pay for this medication is 80.00 per month, which I cannot afford. I am looking for some type assistance for the co-pay of this med for me. Please let me know it that is possible. ## There is a name brand for this medication called Combivir, it's from the manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline and can be found at bridgestoaccess.com There is a prequalification form that you can use to see if they can help you obtain the medication. Can you post back and let everyone know if it helps you?

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Can Atripla be take with Osteo BI-Flex is it safe ## Hi Linda, I don't see any information stating that Atripla has drug interactions with Osteo Bi-Flex. With that said, you SHOULD be okay to take them both. As with any medications, you should always pay attention to how your body is affected and promptly report any issues to your doctor. I hope this helps and good luck!

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I'm hiv positive taking atripla. I was diagnosed with lung tb 2 months ago been taking Rifafour-e 275. Now change to Rifinah -300. The nurse gave me Ilvitrim as well. She didn't explain anything to me. I'm on Atripla already what must I do?? Confused,

I found this pill laying around my house it is white and oblong and has a symbol that looks like a backwards G then nk on the same side no hash mark on the opposite side I can't find it anywhere ## The marking is actually meant to be A NK, this is a 100mg Norvir tablet, it contains the active ingredient ritonavir, this is an antiviral that is most commonly used to treat HIV, by preventing the cells from multiplying in the body. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, abdominal pain and sweating. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I am infected with HIV virus but i dont know where take it. So i dont make sex to any body and i dont remember having sex with any body. What i have remember in china i help person who has involve in car accident but my hand have an open wound. I s there any possibility that i took that virus on that guy? I have to undergone my physical examination last february and my Hiv is Re active? is there any possibility that my HIV must be non re active if i drink medicine like immunosin or any medicine. Any body can email me for suggestion on my health. ## i have been dignosised with hiv ## my sister name is pavithra, affected by hiv starting stage so how to cure this virus ## hi! chirstian yes u may get infected wth hiv coz if u have an open wound when u try to safe him. honestly there no cure...

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I am currently working in SE Asia and may have been exposed to HIV. I cannot get combivir but did find in pill form the two active ingredients in the correct dosage (lamivudine and zidovudine). If I take both of these pills two times a day for the entire 30 day period will it do the same thing as taking combivir? Thanks for your help.

Please let me know if anyone is taking this drug and what effects if any its having on you or your loved one. ## Tommy, I don't know your situation and why it was prescribed. Here is what I do know. In September, 2005, my dad (88 years old) was diagnosed with Chronic Mylegenous Leukemia. The wonder drug that we were trying to get at the time was Gleevec which we were told had made significant medical breaththroughs in this type of cancer. However, my dad had no RX plan and it cost $1,432 (discounted) and we were waiting for a response from the distributor if we could get help in getting it. While we were waiting, my dad was prescribed Hydroxyuerea and he was taking 1000 mg twice per day for about 2-1/2 weeks when he, himself, refused all medication after being diagnosed with stomach...

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oval white scored with 54 on one side of teh score and 193 on the other side of this white oval shaped pill of 5/8ths inch length and 5/16ths width. ## 200 mg tab of Viramune This medicine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV). This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It must be used in combination with other proven anti-HIV medicines. If this medicine is taken alone to treat HIV infection, it may stop working. Contact your doctor for more information. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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