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The most common side effects are the result of your body getting used to a new drug. After a few weeks, these side effects usually...
From: The basics
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Lipodystrophy is
a side-effect of some anti-HIV drugs. These are mainly older drugs which are
now rarely used. Lipodystrophy may
include an accumulation of fat, a loss of...
From: Factsheets
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A one-page reference guide to the anti-HIV drugs licensed for use in the European Union, with information on formulation, dosing, key side-effects and food restrictions....
From: Antiretroviral drug chart
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In the UK the recommended first-line PEP medications of emtricitabine/tenofovir and raltegravir
are generally well tolerated by most people.Nonetheless, some people do have short-term problems with...
From: Factsheets
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Taking
antiretroviral therapy is a long-term commitment. At present, once you start
the drugs, you are likely to be on them for the rest of your life. ...
From: Booklets
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Many side-effects are the result of your body getting used
to a new drug.Other medicines can be taken to help control side-effects.Possible side-effects should be taken...
From: Factsheets
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A
rash can be a symptom of recent HIV infection.
Other
infections can also cause skin problems.
They
may also be a side-effect or allergic reaction to an anti-HIV drug.
Allergic
drug...
From: Factsheets
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The more drugs you take, the greater the risk of
drug interactions and side-effects.
It’s important to tell your doctors and
pharmacists about all the other medicines
you take.
An...
From: Factsheets
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Lactic acidosis refers to a build-up of lactic acid in the blood.It is a rare but dangerous side-effect of some anti-HIV drugs – most of...
From: Factsheets
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Peripheral neuropathy means damage to the nerves in the feet
or hands.Symptoms can range from tingling to numbness to excruciating
pain.There are many possible causes, including anti-HIV...
From: Factsheets
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Pain can cause emotional and mental health problems.Medication can be used in both the short and long term to control pain.Treating underlying medical problems may...
From: Factsheets
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High levels of bilirubin in the body can be a side-effect of the anti-HIV drug atazanavir.It can make the skin or eyes more yellow, but...
From: Factsheets
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The booklet provides information about possible side-effects of HIV treatment. ...
From: Booklets
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Talk to
your doctor if you are concerned about any side-effects you are experiencing.If you
are having problems taking your HIV treatment, it’s important to be honest...
From: Factsheets
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Nausea and vomiting are possible side-effects of some HIV drugs.Most often, these side-effects will go away after a few weeks of taking the drug.Medicines called...
From: Factsheets
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Diarrhoea
is common in people with HIV, particularly those with a low CD4 count.It can
be caused by infection and is also a possible side-effect of some...
From: Factsheets
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A tool to help you talk to your healthcare team about any side-effects or symptoms that you have....
From: Resources
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Illnesses and drug side-effects can contribute to fatigue.People often report an increase in their energy levels after starting HIV treatment.A healthy balanced diet may help...
From: Factsheets
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Like all medicines, the drugs used to treat HIV can cause side-effects.
These are most likely to occur when you first start taking a drug, but...
From: Booklets
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Sleep is essential to physical and mental health.Anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol use, and illness can
contribute to sleep problems.Simple lifestyle changes may be enough to...
From: Factsheets
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Talking points is designed to help you talk to your doctor about HIV
treatment....
From: Resources
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My drugs chart provides information on all the anti-HIV drugs currently licensed for use in Europe.Select your chosen drugs and drag them onto the area...
From: My drugs chart
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Some anti-HIV drugs can affect your emotional and mental
health. Most notably, the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
(NNRTI) efavirenz (Sustiva, also in the combination pill, Atripla) has...
From: Booklets
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The evidence available suggests that HIV
treatment works well for women. Unless you are pregnant, the recommendations
for HIV treatment are the same for both women and...
From: Booklets
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Like
all medications, anti-HIV drugs can cause side-effects and these can be a
reason why people don’t take their treatment properly.
The
risk of side-effects can vary between...
From: Booklets
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In addition to drug levels, the other major area of research interest in pharmacogenetics is the association of human genetic variation with the incidence or...
From: HIV treatments directory
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Information on the side-effects associated with anti-HIV treatments and other drugs, including advice on how to cope with them, and whether treatment should be stopped...
From: HIV treatments directory