Abstract
Background: Although, single-tablet regimen (STR) efavirenz, emtricibine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (EFV/FTC/TDF) may be appealing in HIV-infected persons who are at high risk for nonadherence, the degree to which this simplified formulation affects adherence is not known. The virologic effectiveness of this STR in a potentially nonadherent population remains a concern, given the rapid selection of drug resistance seen with these drugs. Method: We performed a prospective observational study assessing adherence and virologic response to EFV/FTC/TDF STR among a cohort of homeless and marginally housed individuals. We compared adherence and viral suppression to historical controls followed in the same cohort. Results: Adherence was higher in EFV/FTC/TDF STR regimen compared to non-onepill- once-daily therapy (P=0.006) after controlling for multiple confounders. Viral suppression (HIV RNA <50 copies/ml) was greater in EFV/ FTC/TDF STR than non-onepill- once-daily regimens (69.2 versus 46.5%; P=0.02), but there was no difference in viral suppression after controlling for adherence. Conclusion: Once-daily EFV/TNF/FTC STR appears to be a reasonable option for individuals with multiple barriers to adherence. Randomized clinical trials addressing various therapeutic strategies for this patient population are needed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2835-2840 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | AIDS |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 27 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adherence
- Dosing frequency
- Drug use
- Homeless
- Mental illness
- Once daily
- One pill
- Pill-burden
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases