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HIV Treatment | living with HIV

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HIV Treatment | living with HIV

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  1. HIV Treatments | Living With HIV There is currently no cure for HIV or AIDS, but drugs are effective in combating HIV and its complications. Treatment is aimed at lowering the level of HIV in your body, keeping your immune system healthy and reducing potential complications. You and your doctor will work together to develop a treatment plan that best suits your needs. Three main factors will be taken into account when developing a treatment plan: Your willingness and willingness to start treatment. The stage of your disease Other health problems The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a number of drugs for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. It is important that you take your medicines exactly as prescribed. This is a critical part of the success of your treatment. Our program offers pharmacy services to help you stay on top of your medication and answer all your questions. Most medicines have side effects that your doctor will discuss with you. People react differently to medications and side effects may differ. The doctors, nurses and pharmacists can easilyhelp you manage these side effects. AIDS medications: We know there is no cure for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the drugs have proven to be very effective in fighting HIV/AIDS and its complications. Medication can help reduce the amount of HIV virus in your body, keep your immune system as healthy as possible, and reduce potential complications. Some of the FDA-approved drugs for HIV and AIDS are listed below. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) These drugs stop the virus from multiplying, which can slow the spread of HIV in the body. These include:

  2. Abacavir (Ziagen, ABC) Didanosine (videx, dideoxyinosine, ddI) Emtricitabine (Emtriva, FTC) Lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC) Stavudin (Zerit, d4T) Tenofovir (Viread, TDF) Zalcitabine (Hivid, ddC) Zidovudine (Retrovir, ZDV, or AZT) The combination of NRTIs allows lower doses to be used and maintains efficacy. These medications include Combivir (zidovudine and lamivudine), Trizivir (zidovudine, lamivudine and abacavir), Epsicom (abacavir and lamivudine), and Truvada (tenofovir and lamivudine). We expect more combination drugs to be available in upcoming future. Side effects of NRTIs The Side effects of taking NRTIs vary from one person to another. We recommend that you consult with your doctor about any side effects you are facing. Common side effects include: Abacavir (Ziagen, ABC) Side effects may include fever, rash, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea or fatigue, loss of appetite, and breathing symptoms. Dideoxyinosine (Videx, ddI) Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, and bloating. More serious side effects include pancreatitis and peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder caused by damage to peripheral nerves. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include a sharp burning sensation in the hands or feet. Lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC) Side effects may include cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, mild stomach cramps or pain and trouble sleeping. More serious side effects include burning, tingling, or pain in the hands, arms,

  3. legs, or feet; shakes; problems with the ear, nose, or throat; heat; muscle pain; nausea; pale skin; severe abdominal pain; skin rash; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; and yellow eyes or skin. Stavudin (Zerit, d4T) Side effects can include peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include a sharp burning sensation in the hands or feet. In rare cases, stavudine can also cause pancreatitis. Tenofovir (Viread, TDF) Side effects may include weakness and lack of energy, headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and intestinal gas. More serious side effects include liver or kidney failure and pancreatic disease. Zalcitabine (Hivid, ddC) Side effects can include mouth ulcers and peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include a sharp burning sensation in the hands or feet. Zidovudine (Retrovir, ZDV, or AZT) Side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, weakness and fatigue, bone marrow suppression, anemia, and neutropenia. Neutrophils, is a type of white blood cell which helps to fight with bacterial infections. Neutropenia is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying problem. In mild cases, this may not cause any symptoms. Severe neutropenia increases the risk of infection of the lungs, kidneys, blood, and skin. Protease inhibitors (PIs) These FDA-approved drugs interrupt viral replication at a later stage in the virus life cycle. Protease inhibitors include: Amprenavir (Ageneraza, APV) Atazanavir (Reyataz, ATV) Read More: www.hivpositivedatingsites.org/category/hiv-dating-tips/

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