Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 In a message dated 10/2/2003 11:13:01 AM Central Daylight Time, Play Hard PHL writes: just received a refill of my Sustiva. The package included a mention that Sustiva may cause fat redistribution. I had never heard of Sustiva causing fat redistribution. Is this something new??Ed Yes, it can. It can increase LDL (bad cholesterol) and also HDL (good cholesterol), and it can cause insulin resistance (may be not as bad as Norvir containing regimens). And its effects on lipids may be worsen if you use it with Zerit. I have seen many people do well on Sustiva and not get lipodystrophy at all. They all exercised , though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 I Just got off of Sustiva after a 1 1/2 years, My Doc(who's has Hiv) Tried to talk me into changing along time ago, but i was hesitant.I was afarid of the next Drugs side-effects. Now it's the best thing that ever happened to me. He Changed me to Viramune/Trivizir. On Sustiva, The Dreaming Sucked, I Felt Nausea ever since i was on it, Now i feel better then i ever did. He Has me on Test/Nandro, which i give myself Injections, Giving myself a shot is easy since i gained 25lbs of Muscle, and still have a 32 inch waist.And it also has slowed down or Reversed my Buffalo Hump, and my Leggs aren't so Vainy anymore. Before Changing to Dr. Joe, i went to a so called HIV Specialist at Indiana University Med Center/Indy. They Put me on Sustiva and when i complained that it made me sick, they said live with it. So i Went else where. Best Move I Ever Made.Clif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 I Just got off of Sustiva after a 1 1/2 years, My Doc(who's has Hiv) Tried to talk me into changing along time ago, but i was hesitant.I was afarid of the next Drugs side-effects. Now it's the best thing that ever happened to me. He Changed me to Viramune/Trivizir. On Sustiva, The Dreaming Sucked, I Felt Nausea ever since i was on it, Now i feel better then i ever did. He Has me on Test/Nandro, which i give myself Injections, Giving myself a shot is easy since i gained 25lbs of Muscle, and still have a 32 inch waist.And it also has slowed down or Reversed my Buffalo Hump, and my Leggs aren't so Vainy anymore. Before Changing to Dr. Joe, i went to a so called HIV Specialist at Indiana University Med Center/Indy. They Put me on Sustiva and when i complained that it made me Clif: Congratulations on your choice of meds and doctors! We all react differently to everything and "live with it" should not be an option for most (unless you are in a salvage situation!) Can you share with us who your good doctor is? Vergel Director, Program for Wellness Restoration (PoWeR) An all volunteer non profit 501 © 3 organization http://www.powerusa.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2003 Report Share Posted October 2, 2003 I just received a refill of my Sustiva. The package included a mention that Sustiva may cause fat redistribution. I had never heard of Sustiva causing fat redistribution. Is this something new?? Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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