I was a study participant, this is my second review, forgot to tell you I take the pill at 5:00 in the afternoon after work on empty stomach but I drink a gatorade with it, sugars in the Gatorade act as buffer, then I get my workout at 24 hour fitness for 2 hours, then I am starving and I eat dinner. This way no diziness or nausea. I don't like taking pill at bedtime because then the pill does not metabolize and I wake up dizzy and dizzy all day. Take the pill at a time of high metabolism on dead empty stomach with a gatorade or juice, then do not eat for at least 2 hours and I recommend exercising because it speeds up metabolism of the pill and takes your mind off of it especially in the health club around other people. Important to stay socially connected stay in normal routines as long as normal routine does not involve being a hound. No sex except with devoted partners who know and then always use comdom even if undetectable don't risk your partner. By the way, if mwe live right and give our bodies the tools to fight, I believe we can outlive the virus. If a virus can't reproduce, it cannot survive. The HIV has learned to hide a few copies that live on but I believe our bodies will learn to kill the remainig copies eventually. Keep on giving your body the tools it needs to fight, this damn virus will die. Peace Published: April 19, 2008 ::

I am satisfied using Atripla. As i have been taking it for over a year now. The only thing negative is its a huge horse pill but as long as it is keeping me undetectable I am satisfied. Published: October 26, 2007 ::

I started this medication about 4 weeks ago (the first time ever taking HIV drugs). The side effects were mild, and overall, not as bad as I thought. I am starting to feel much better. Published: October 29, 2007 ::

I have had no side effects with this drug. It is easy to take, easy on my system, and I give it an overall A+ rating. Published: October 02, 2007 ::

Made me have crazy nightmares and raised my body temp. Still I would recommend it for those who want the ease of taking one pill once a day. Published: October 10, 2007 ::

I was study participant in 2006 for the introduction of Atripla, was also study participant 4 years ago for the intro of the 3 drug regimen. I have no other physical problems outside of this darn HIV, I eat high protein low fat and work ot 6 days a week. I have no side efects with Atripla and my life is fantastic. Atripla is a miracle. Unbelievable great work by researchers. Thank you so much. God bless you all. Published: April 17, 2008 ::

I have not had any side effects with this medication and is very easy to stay on the treatment plan because it is one pill to take as opposed to multiple pills. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

i've been taking this med for about a month. my body gets real warm afterwards. cannot take it with ANY thing else. if on an empty stomach i get very woozy, so its taken at night or late afternoon after a good meal. as far as i know my num are excellent! does ant one else get a warm sensation? Published: July 10, 2008 ::

Initially getting started was very difficult as I encountered a lot of side effects. The main ones were not sleeping (or having strange dreams if I did sleep), migraine like headaches, and a constant 'drunk' or 'high' feeling. (Ok, so maybe I can't complain too much about that last one!) My doctor prescribed Elavil for the headaches and sleeping problems and it has been smooth sailing ever since although I do still get the feeling of being 'drunk', after 6 months it almost all but disappeared. Viral Load remains undetectable but my T-Cells (CD4) has not improved as much as my doctor had hoped. (Minor initial increase followed by stability and small drop.) Overall, this is probably the best regiment available since it is so easy to take and pretty much ALL the alternatives have major side effects and disadvantages. Published: March 25, 2008 ::