HIV / AIDS

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HIV / AIDS Overview

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. It can be managed with treatment. Without treatment it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Effective treatment for HIV-positive people (people living with HIV) involves a life-long regimen of medicine to suppress the virus, making the viral load undetectable. There is no vaccine or cure for HIV. An HIV-positive person on treatment can expect to live a no...

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M117 Blue Pill

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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Genvoya and Xanax

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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Oval white pill with 127 on one side and R on the other

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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what is ilvitrim suspension

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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HIV Patient needing a doctor

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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what exactly is ilvitrim suspension for

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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Tenemine for HIV prevention

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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ILVITRIMl / Nevirapine

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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Can i take Altosec if I'm on Atripla?

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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Blue Oval Pill 124 H

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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