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ViiV Seeks FDA Approval for Two-Drug HIV Treatment

In clinical trials, the single-tablet regimen of Tivicay (dolutegravir) and Epivir (lamivudine) was as effective as a three-drug treatment.

dolutegravir + lamivudine

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ViiV’s 2-Drug Regimen Is on Par With a 3-Drug Combo

Full 48-week results comparing Tivicay plus Epivir with Tivicay plus Truvada were presented at the International AIDS Conference.

ViiV’s Experimental Two-Drug Regimen Shows Promise

The combo of dolutegravir and lamivudine controlled HIV as well as a triple-drug combo of dolutegravir plus Truvada.

FDA Approves Mylan’s Cut-Price HIV Tablets Symfi Lo and Cimduo

Symfi Lo contains efavirenz, lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF); Cimduo contains TDF and lamivudine.

Treatment: Two Drugs

ViiV Begins Phase III Trial of Two-Drug HIV Regimen

The trial will test a regimen of Tivicay (dolutegravir) plus Epivir (lamivudine) against Tivicay and Truvada (tenofovir/emtricitabine).

Switching to Two-Drug HIV Regimen Would Save Big Money

The regimen of Tivicay (dolutegravir) and Epivir (lamivudine) would be a highly cost-effective first-line option and save a great deal.

PrEP Protects Breastfeeding Infants From HIV for Up to a Year

HIV-positive women who breastfeed can protect their infants from infection for a year after birth by giving them a liquid form of PrEP.

Another Two-Drug HIV Regimen Shows Promise

A two-drug regimen of Norvir (ritonavir)–boosted Reyataz (atazanavir) and Epivir (lamivudine) treats HIV as well or better tha...

In Those With HIV, Best to Treat Hep B With Two Drugs

Among HIV-positive people, it is preferable to treat hepatitis B with a two-drug regimen rather than with monotherapy.

Certain HIV Meds Raise Risk of Heart Trouble

Various HIV antiretrovirals are linked to a raised risk of cardiovascular problems, although the overall risk of such an outcome is still low.

Individual HIV Meds Are Just as Effective as Combo Pills

Multi-antiretroviral combination tablets appear to combat HIV no better than regimens that include individual tablets.

HIV Treatment Guidelines Nix Atripla as First-Line Therapy

A revision of U.S. HIV treatment guidelines has removed Atripla (efavirenz/tenofovir/emtricitabine) from the priority list of first-line antir...

HIV Meds Early in Pregnancy Linked to Low Risk of Birth Defects

Pregnant women who take antiretrovirals (ARVs) to treat HIV early in their pregnancies appear to have a low risk of birth defects in their inf...
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