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Abacavir and Heart Attack Risk: Round 2
August 7, 2008
Donald Kotler, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, tells David Evans about breaking data at the 17th International AIDS Conference on abacavir and heart attack risk, and puts it into perspective.
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Bryan B,, Bournemouth UK, 2008-08-13 13:50:50
I've been using Abacavir as part of my HAART therapy for 8 years now with no adverse effect. I have recently been assessed by my physician for cardio-vascular event/risk and as this was found to be low, will continue with the drug for the present. So suggest anybody taking Abacavir gets a similar assessment done as soon as possible.
Johnnie W. Jenkins, Detroit, 2008-08-13 12:03:17
Hello, I have been using episcom for about 2-3 years with out any problems. What has me worry now is that abacavir might be affecting my heart, should I ask my doctor to change my medication?
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