short-time Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Saw this interesting article ?Aids Prevention in a Bottle? on the MSN website which describes an AID?s treatment combination drug called Truvada which is believed to be effective in preventing HIV infection. Check it out here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12039614/ According to the article the drug is quite expensive in the US (big surprise) at almost $500 for a months supply, but can be had for as little as $0.85 per day in some countries. Was wondering if it?s available in Thailand and if so, what does it go for and where do you get it? My interest is simple - I'm NOT HIV positive and would like to stay that way. ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzoon Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Any major hospital should have it. Price could be high... but if it fails, the price you will pay for that failutre will be much higher in terms of money, health and worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun_Kong Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 The combo of these 2 drugs appears very effective. From an article: "In the United States, wholesale costs are $417 for a month of tenofovir and $650 for Truvada." and "The CDC last year launched $19 million worth of studies of it in drug users in Thailand, heterosexual men and women in Botswana, and gay men in Atlanta and San Francisco. A third U.S. city, not yet identified, will be added, CDC announced last week." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 How about the side effects of this drug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 According to the web, side effects are as follows... still, I guess worth it if its going to keep you alive after contracting HIV! Truvada may cause the following serious side effects: * Lactic acidosis (a buildup of lactic acid in the blood). Lactic acidosis can be a medical emergency and may need to be treated in the hospital. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have nausea, vomiting, unusual muscle pain and/or weakness. * Serious liver problems called hepatotoxicity, with liver enlargement (hepatomegaly) and fat in the liver (steatosis). Call your healthcare provider right away if you have light colored stools, dark colored urine and/or if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. * Flare-ups of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. If you have both HIV and HBV, your liver disease may suddenly get worse if you stop taking Truvada. Your healthcare provider will closely monitor your condition for several months if you discontinue Truvada and are infected with both HBV and HIV. Truvada is not for the treatment of HBV infection. * Kidney problems. If you have had kidney problems or take other medicines that can cause kidney problems, your healthcare provider should perform regular blood tests to check your kidneys. * Changes in bone mineral density (thinning bones). It is not known whether long-term use of Truvada will cause damage to your bones. If you have had bone problems in the past, your healthcare provider may need to perform tests to check your bone mineral density or may prescribe medicines to help your bone mineral density. Changes in body fat or fat redistribution (lipodystrophy) have been seen in some patients taking Emtriva, Viread and other anti-HIV medications. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), breast and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time. The most common side effects associated with Emtriva or Viread when taken in combination with other anti-HIV medications are dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash and gas. Skin discoloration (small spots or freckles) may also occur. Few people stop taking their anti-HIV drugs due to these side effects. This list of side effects is not complete at this time because Truvada is still being studied. If you have questions about side effects, ask your healthcare provider. You should report any new or continuing symptoms to your healthcare provider right away. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you manage these side effects. Patients should read additional important patient product information about Truvada. It is important that you discuss your treatment options and any questions that you may have with your healthcare provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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