Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Tammy, this might seem like a silly question, but did you explain to your doctor the problems you had with side-effects when taking Atripla previously? If so, why did he prescribe it again? There are, of course, many other effective drug combinations out there that may work better for you regarding side-effects. I don’t know that Atripla has changed that much, if at all, since 2003, so the chances of you having those same issues is very real and very likely. It seems to me that you are not a good candidate for adherence to this drug, and other combinations should be explored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Sorry, I think I misunderstood Tammy’s post. I thought she was saying that she had taken Atripla before. Tammy, another member put it well when they said that the drugs are your friends, your allies, in this little war raging within our bodies. The alternative – not taking our meds – is, ultimately, death, and that’s a permanent and untreatable condition! I’ve taken Atripla before, and I can share with you a couple of things that I learned. I decided to take my pill in the evening before going to bed so that I could sleep through the worst of the side-effects. I also found that eating a diet low in fat helped to curb somewhat the severity of the side-effects, paying particular attention to dinner and any foods eaten after dinner. I hope this helps a little, along with the shared experiences from other members of the group. You can do it! And remember, you’re not alone. We can get through this together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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