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Hypersensitivity Warning
Ziagen (abacavir) is a very powerful HIV medication that is perfectly safe for most people. But a few people are at risk for a hypersensitivity reaction; an allergic reaction that can be life threatening.

2007 HIV Treatment Guidelines
New HIV treatment guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents. There have been some changes to the HIV treatment guidelines.

About.com Drug Finder
About.com's drug finder will teach you about the medicines you take complete with a drug to drug interaction tool.

National Pharmacies Offering Discounted Drugs
National pharmacies are offering discounted and even free medications. Take a look at the pharmacies offering discounted drugs.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Resistance
Resistance is an important concept in HIV treatment and HIV care. Understand what resistance is and how it impacts your treatment options with this step-by-step guide to resistance.

A Warning About Ziagen
Read this very important warning about the drug Ziagen (abacavir).

Agenerase (amprenavir) No Longer Available / New Invirase 500mg
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that due to decreasing demand, Agenerase (amprenavir) will no longer be available.

Alert - Reyataz (atazanavir) Drug Interaction
Reayatz is a potent HIV medication that is being used extensively to treat HIV. But there is a Reyataz drug interaction you should know about.

Cymbalta (duloxetine) - The New Antidepressant / Nerve Pain Med
There is a new drug available that treats depression as well as peripheral neuropathy. Cymbalta can be used for neuropathy and depression.

Drug Assistance Programs
Find you state's drug assistance program with this easy to use index.

Drug Resistance Testing
Doctors are now making more informed choices about which therapy combinations to use. Get all the information you need to know about drug resistance testing.

Erectile Dysfunction Meds / Testosterone Replacement
Fact sheets for the medications used to treat erectile dysfunction

FDA Approves New AIDS Drug
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat HIV and AIDS.

FDA Approves New Once-a-day Three Drug Combination Tablet
The FDA approves new once-a-day three drug combination tablet for the treatment of HIV.

FDA Approves Two New HIV Drugs
The FDA has recently approved 2 new drugs to help in the battle against HIV.

Food Requirements with HIV Meds
What medications require food? Do you need to take your drugs on an empty stomach? This guide will sort it all out for you.

Fuzeon Has Hit the US Market
Since being approved by the FDA, Fuzeon has hit the US market like a storm. T-20 or enfuvirtide as it is also known, is the first in the class of entry inhibitors.

Gilead Drug Shows Promise
A new combination drug from HIV drug maker Gilead is showing promise in studies being conducted currently.

Heartburn Meds and HIV Drug Interactions
Do your heartburn meds and your HIV drugs interact? Some interactions can cause both types of meds to be less affective. Which heartburn meds react with your HIV meds?

Heartburn Meds and HIV Drug Interactions
Do your heartburn meds and your HIV drugs interact? Some interactions can cause both types of meds to be less affective. Which heartburn meds react with your HIV meds?

HIV Medication Course
HIV medications are very effective in fighting HIV but can be difficult to take at times. Knowing about each medicine you take as well as some important adherence tips can help your therapy be more successful. This 5 - part medication series will put you in the know.

HIV Treatment Guidelines
There are new guidelines for HIV Treatment. This article will highlight the most current HIV treatment guidelines.

HIV/AIDS Medication Updates
This articles details a few changes that have occured in the world of HIV medications. Here is you HIV/AIDS medication update.

HIV/AIDS Medication Updates
This articles details a few changes that have occured in the world of HIV medications. Here is you HIV/AIDS medication update.

How Much Do HIV Medicines Cost?
How much do HIV medicines cost? Here is a guide that shows the monthly cost of HIV medications.

Integrase Inhibitors
There is another new HIV drug class on the horizon; the intergrase inhibitor. These drugs interfere with the role the enzyme integrase plays in HIV replication.

Making HIV Medicines Affordable
HIV medications work but they are expensive. Small steps have been taken, making HIV medications more affordable. But we still have a long way to go.

Maturation Inhibitors
A new HIV drug class is in development - maturation inhibitors

Medication Fact Sheets
A Collection of Medication Fact Sheets

Medication Lesson Index
Here is a index of five important medication lessons.

Needleless Injection System Shows Promise for Use With Fuzeon
A study in Brazil has shown that a needleless injection system has great promise for use with the injectable HIV drug Fuzeon.

New AIDS Drugs Approved
The FDA has approved 2 new HIV drug combinations.

New Aptivus (tipranavir) Warning
The FDA and the makers of Aptivus (tipranavir) have issued a new warning about the drug.

New HIV Drug Class Shows Promising Results
A new class of HIV medications is showing promising results according to data released at this year's Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors is the third class of HIV medications. Learn what you need to know here.

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors are a second class of HIV medication. Here's everything you need to know.

OxyContin - Basic Facts About OxyContin
Our Alcoholism / Substance Abuse Guide Buddy T provides us with this excellent guide to Oxycontin and its dangers as an abused substance.

Pfizer discontinues development of Capravirine
Due to disappointing phase II data, Pfizer will halt developement of its NNRTI Capravirine.

Pill Splitting Could Help Cut Drug Costs
A new twist in prescription medication called pill splitting could help you cut your drug costs.

Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors are the backbone of many HIV regimens. Learn more about protease inhibitors.

Structured Treatment Interruptions
Structured treatment interruptions have become a viable option for some patients living with HIV. Is a structured treatment interruption right for you?

The First Generic HIV Med is Approved
The first generic form of an HIV medication has been approved by the FDA.

Thinking Outside of the Box
Work is always being done in an effort to find new ways to fight HIV. New HIV therapies and new ways of fight HIV may take people willing to look outside the box.

Tipranavir gains FDA approval
The new protease inhibitor Tipranavir has gained FDA approval.

Travel Tips for those Carrying Medications
How to travel by air with your medicines. Traveling with your medicines without worries or concerns. Traveling with medicines the easy way.

What are Entry Inhibitors?
The newest class of drug is the entry inhibitor. But what are entry inhibitors?

What are Entry Inhibitors?
The newest class of drug is the entry inhibitor. But what are entry inhibitors?

What is Pain Medicine
Our Chronic Pain Guide Anne Asher explains exactly what a pain medication is.

What meds will I be on first?
When it's time to start meds, what meds will your doctor put you on first?

What's in the HIV Medication Pipeline
Scientists are working on finding better ways to fight HIV. What are they working on today? Here is a look at the HIV medication pipeline.

Why Don't People Adhere to Their Meds?
Why don't people take their HIV medicines? There are several reasons why. Knowing what they are can help you better adhere to your therapy.