I was a study participant, this is my second review, forgot to tell you I take the pill at 5:00 in the afternoon after work on empty stomach but I drink a gatorade with it, sugars in the Gatorade act as buffer, then I get my workout at 24 hour fitness for 2 hours, then I am starving and I eat dinner. This way no diziness or nausea. I don't like taking pill at bedtime because then the pill does no...
My Daughter took this pill twice and died 6 days later.She was one of the mostly healthy people her doctor had a an hiv patient.She was married and had two small children.IF she had not taken this drug she would still be here today.
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medman | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/29/2008
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/23/2008
Condition: HIV
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this brought my cd4 and viral load way down in one month i am very happy with the med. The only thing is i have problems with some of the antiboics i am on they mix and break me out. It all good the doctor says.
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just me | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2008
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 4.0
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Well,Its $$$ and a very large pill( coated my be better).Dreams are wild sometimes.Only thing I just started takeing them
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michaelj | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2008
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 4.7
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Works good, no really bad side effects.Am on my second refill.Drug is too expensive if you don't have insurance
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/8/2008
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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My first HIV drug, I do not notice any side effects. CD4/Viral perfect scores. Not that large as people say. Same size as a large vitamin. 3 Pills in one.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/6/2008
Condition: HIV
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Very effective treatment.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: HIV
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thankful | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 4.3
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Before taking Atripla I stopped taking my meds because there were just to many and remembering the timing of them all. Yes I had a relapse and it effected me greatly. After returning to my doctor for care he put me on Atripla. I've been on it since April of this year 2007. I take it before I go to bed. I had trouble swallowing that horse pill so I began to just crush it and take it like BC powder on my tongue with some water or juice to wash it down. At first I felt very high in the mornings and somewhat of balance. But I gave my body a chance to adjust and from my last test this month December 2007 the virus is undetectable even with the most sensitive test being done. So in short I am very pleased with the results and I don't experience anymore noticeable side effects. Read More Read Less
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achaques | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/14/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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it has worked for me, easy to use,I have been satisfied with my experience
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gmon40 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/8/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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after 17 years finally something i can stomach.have'nt missed a dose in 6 months, compared to missing 6 years with other meds
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ckboxers1 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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I started this medication about 4 weeks ago (the first time ever taking HIV drugs). The side effects were mild, and overall, not as bad as I thought. I am starting to feel much better.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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I am satisfied using Atripla. As i have been taking it for over a year now. The only thing negative is its a huge horse pill but as long as it is keeping me undetectable I am satisfied.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: HIV
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Very easy to use as it is only one pill a day. This is my first use of HIV drugs, and it is doing wonders.
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debralk | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: HIV
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I am much happier taking the one pill a day and seem to have less side effects than I did when I was taking Combivir and Sustiva.It did give me odd dreams but I was used to that from the Sustiva.I still have some stomach problems in the morning, but I can't be sure if that is a result of the Atripla or other medication I take for cholesterol.All in all this is much better and easier to manage taking one pill a day.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: HIV
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Made me have crazy nightmares and raised my body temp. Still I would recommend it for those who want the ease of taking one pill once a day.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: HIV
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: HIV
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I have had no side effects with this drug. It is easy to take, easy on my system, and I give it an overall A+ rating.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: HIV
Overall rating 5.0
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I have not had any side effects with this medication and is very easy to stay on the treatment plan because it is one pill to take as opposed to multiple pills.
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