I started taking Truvada last Wednesday and Sunday I, Ask an Expert

Medical Advice

I started taking Truvada last Wednesday and Sunday I started having a lo to which I took OTC pain meds (Tylenol & Aspirin) but it didn't help with the leg or back pain. I will throw in that I was assaulted and taking Truvada & Isentress is part of the hospital's protocol to prevent HIV infection. Yesterday my back and legs started hurting pretty severely, and this morning I can barely stand up and walk because the muscle pain in my legs is so bad. Should I just call my doctor's office & take them the paperwork I received when I was prescribed the Truvada or do I just wait it out or should I call an ambulance? There's a section that says 'severe and sometimes fatal lactic acidosis may occur' and to call the doctor immediately. Any thoughts?t of flu like symptoms,

View complete question

Medical Education, Medical Advice

Category:- Medical Education
Reference No.:- M9712746

Have any Question?Write your Review or question?

Related Questions in Medical Education

Should I take pain relievers for gas pains or lower belly

Should I take pain relievers for gas pains or lower belly pain from IBS? I have continous belly pain from the mid right side through lower belly to left side. It is relieved somewhat by having a bowel movement. I am won ...

I have insulin resistance (PCOS) I have insulin resistance (PCOS), which comes with

I have insulin resistance (PCOS), which comes with difficulty losing weight no matter the effort, acne, low energy, etc. I cannot lose more than 10 lbs EVER and I am 40-45 pounds overweight. I'm also pre-diabetic with fa ...

Will Brintellix interact with thermogenics such as Lipo 6

Will Brintellix interact with thermogenics such as Lipo 6 or Stackers 2?

I'm being treated for psychosis and was wondering how

I'm being treated for psychosis and was wondering how quetiapine will make me feel? I get paronide but also have bad lows and difficulty sleeping? I see that quetiapine makes you sleepy but how would it affect my mind on ...

I was taken 32 mg of Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide apo

I was taken 32 mg of Candesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide apo hydrochlorothiazide why am I getting so light-headed

What effect could or will Fenbendazole for goats have on a

What effect could or will Fenbendazole for goats have on a human if ingested?A friend has been doing this so as to rid herself of parasites. I know this sounds rather absurd. Is there any medical evidence that this could ...

I have been using the medication for about 5 years twice or

I have been using the medication for about 5 years twice or 3 times a day. Have some right sided pricky discomfort in the pelvic area generally relieved by moving the bowel. I am a 54 year old black African man

I just started this pills in 3months but I am loosing my

I just started this pills in 3months but I am loosing my hips and my face is skinny now?

I had to take a stress test prior to test I had to be off

I had to take a stress test prior to test I had to be off of my carvedilol for a day prior to the test . one day and half back on got up suddenly ear ring that has not stop. other medicine are Norvasc atorvastatin Plavix ...

I take my pill around 7:30-9 in the morning everyday when I

I take my pill around 7:30-9 in the morning everyday when I wake up. Saturday I took my pill around 9 and then worked all day. I went out Saturday night and around 3 am in the morning I puked. I had sex and then Sunday m ...

4,153,160 Questions Asked
13,132 Experts
2,558,936 Questions Answered

Ask Experts for help!!

Looking for Assignment Help?

Start excelling in your Courses, Get help with Assignment

Write us your full requirement for evaluation and you will receive response within 20 minutes turnaround time.

Ask Now Help with Problems, Get a Best Answer

Recent Questions

Ask Medical Education Expert