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What Causes Diarrhea While On Tivicay And Descovy?
I have been on Atripla since 2010 and have had no problems but my Infectious Dr has changed my Atripla to a new drug called Descovy 200mg/25mg and has added Tivicay 50mg both once a day, I have now been on it for 2 months but now I m having trouble with diarrhea now that has lasted for over one week and I mess my self when I sleep ( last night 3 times thus causing me to use depends) I can get to the bathroom in time during the day but not at night, now for 2 days I have had terrible bad breath like rotten eggs and I cant control it, and for the last 2 days I am felling like I m going to throw up and have lost my appetite, its is Saturday night and my Drs are not in so should I go to the emergency room and be tested for pankcreatic problems or what should I do? I m afraid to wait till Monday Please advise me what to do? Kurt Kauffman.
I suggest you yo take Tab. Prednisone and give hot bag compression over the joints and try to attend physiotherapy. If still the symptoms persist then consult your Rheumatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Tivicay And Descovy?
Hi, I suggest you yo take Tab. Prednisone and give hot bag compression over the joints and try to attend physiotherapy. If still the symptoms persist then consult your Rheumatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini, General & Family Physician