Atripla Medication Information

• Atripla

Atripla is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV article describes the various components that are in the combination drug, explains how Atripla works to stop HIV from multiplying, and offers dosing information for the medicine.

• Atripla Side Effects

Common Atripla side effects may include sinus infection, headaches, and fatigue. This part of the eMedTV library describes other possible side effects of the drug and lists potentially serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.

• Atripla and Depression

Depression is a side effect that has been reported in people taking Atripla. This page on the eMedTV Web site further discusses the link between Atripla and depression, and explains why researchers do not know for sure if the drug causes depression.

• Atripla Uses

Atripla is used for treating HIV infection in adults. This page from the eMedTV archives discusses Atripla uses in more detail, including information on how the drug works and whether it can be used to treat HIV or AIDS in children and adolescents.

• Atripla Dosage

When treating HIV and AIDS, the recommended Atripla dosage is one tablet once daily. This segment of the eMedTV Web site provides other important Atripla dosing information, including suggestions on when and how to take the medicine.

• Atripla Drug Interactions

Sertraline, ribavirin, and methadone are some of the medicines that may cause Atripla drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may interact with Atripla and describes the potentially negative effects that can occur as a result.

• Atripla Warnings and Precautions

Atripla can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and problems with concentration. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects or complications that may occur with Atripla. Warnings and precautions on who should not take the drug are also included.

• Atripla Overdose

Headaches, dizziness, and drowsiness are possible symptoms of an Atripla overdose. This eMedTV article describes other potential effects of an overdose and explains the treatment options that are available if too much of the medication is taken.

• Atripla and Pregnancy

Based on information from animal studies, taking Atripla during pregnancy may be unsafe. This eMedTV Web page contains more information about Atripla and pregnancy, and describes the potential risks of using the drug while pregnant.

• Atripla and Breastfeeding

Most women who are taking Atripla should avoid breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource provides a more in-depth look at Atripla and breastfeeding, including important information on why it is generally unsafe for women with HIV or AIDS to breastfeed.

• Generic Atripla

Currently, no generic Atripla products are licensed for sale. As this eMedTV page explains, the earliest possible date that generic Atripla could become available is July 2017, when the patents for the three active ingredients in the drug expire.