atripla does not cure hiv-1 infection or aids. the long-term effects of atripla are not known at this time. people taking atripla may still get opportunistic infections or other conditions that happen with hiv-1 infection. opportunistic infections are infections that develop because the immune system is weak. some of these conditions are pneumonia herpes virus infections and mycobacterium avium complex (mac) infection. it is very important that you see your healthcare provider regularly while taking atripla.
does atripla cure hiv-1 or aids?