AIDS TREATMENT NEWS No. 092 - December 1, 1989
John S. James
Purpose: AZT is believed to become less effective after about a year or more of use. We have heard anecdotal reports of people apparently extending the usefulness of AZT by adding other treatments to it, after the AZT had begun to lose effectiveness. But we have not heard enough reports for any pattern to emerge.
We want to hear of anything you have done to extend the usefulness or improve the effectiveness of AZT, or to replace it--whether the other treatment worked or not. Whether the new treatment was used concurrently with AZT, used instead of AZT, or used in alternation, we are interested.
It is OK to use the back of this form, or to use other sheets of paper if necessary.
By helping us collect this information, you can help others who are making the same decision.
I. After using AZT for a year or more, have you noticed any apparent decline in its effectiveness? Mention any symptoms or lab values which you believe are relevant. Also, let us know if there have been any important, recent changes in AZT toxicity.
II. When did you first use AZT (month)? _______ What dose? _______. If you have changed the dose, please give approximate starting and stopping dates of each dose.
III. What treatment or combination of treatments have you started to extend, improve, or replace AZT? (Include treatments started before one year of AZT use.) Tell us how long in months you have been using each treatment.
IV. Has the treatment or combination of treatments been successful (yes, no, or unsure)? _______
V. What improvements (or lack of improvements) in symptoms or laboratory tests support your answer to the question above?
VI. Tell us anything else we should know.
VII. Optional: If we can contact you in case we have any further questions, please give us your name and phone number:
Please return to: Survey, ATN Publications, P. O. Box 411256, San Francisco, CA 94141. Survey must be mailed by January 15 to make sure it is included in our first report.
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