VOL 33, NO. 23 FEB. 21, 2018 www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com ONE-FRAN SHOW Raconteuse Fran Lebowitz talks Trump, value of privacy DANIEL FOSTER Openly gay man aims for PAGE 26 Fran Lebowitz. Cook County post. 108 Photo by Robin Subar Photo by Brigitte Lacombe LIN IS IN ‘RECORD’ BREAKER SOL FLORES DANIEL Choreographer Lin Hwai-min is the Tracey Thorn on her new CD, Record. Advocate eyes congressional seat. ROLDAN-JOHNSON mind behind Formosa. Photo courtesy of Flores Teacher vies for congressional seat. Photo by Barry Lam 21 27 6 Photo courtesy of Roldan-Johnson 7 @windycitytimes1 /windycitymediagroup @windycitytimes www.windycitymediagroup.com 2 Feb. 21, 2018 WINDY CITY TIMES In adults with HIV on ART who have diarrhea not caused by an infection IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION This is only a summary. See complete Prescribing Information at Mytesi.com or by calling 1-844-722-8256. This does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. What Is Mytesi? Mytesi is a prescription medicine used to improve symptoms of noninfectious diarrhea (diarrhea not caused by a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection) in adults living with HIV/AIDS on ART. Do Not Take Mytesi if you have diarrhea caused by an infection. Before you start Mytesi, your doctor and you should make sure your diarrhea is not caused by an infection (such as bacteria, virus, or parasite). Possible Side Effects of Mytesi Include: • Upper respiratory tract infection (sinus, nose, and throat infection) • Bronchitis (swelling in the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs) • Cough • Flatulence (gas) • Increased bilirubin (a waste product when red blood cells break down) For a full list of side effects, please talk to your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or Tired of planning your life around diarrhea? call 1-800-FDA-1088. Should I Take Mytesi If I Am: Pregnant or Planning to Become Pregnant? • Studies in animals show that Mytesi could harm an unborn baby or affect the ability to become pregnant Enough is Enough • There are no studies in pregnant women taking Mytesi Get relief. Pure and simple. Ask your doctor about Mytesi. • This drug should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed A Nursing Mother? Mytesi (crofelemer): • It is not known whether Mytesi is passed through human breast milk • If you are nursing, you should tell your doctor before starting Mytesi • Is the only medicine FDA-approved to relieve diarrhea in people with HIV • Your doctor will help you to decide whether to stop nursing or to stop • Treats diarrhea differently by normalizing the flow of water in the GI tract taking Mytesi Under 18 or Over 65 Years of Age? • Has the same or fewer side effects as placebo in clinical studies • Mytesi has not been studied in children under 18 years of age • Comes from a tree sustainably harvested in the Amazon Rainforest • Mytesi studies did not include many people over the age of 65. So it is not clear if this age group will respond differently. Talk to your doctor to What is Mytesi? find out if Mytesi is right for you Mytesi is a prescription medicine that helps relieve symptoms of diarrhea not caused by What Should I Know About Taking Mytesi an infection (noninfectious) in adults living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART). With Other Medicines? If you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, herbal Important Safety Information supplements, or vitamins, tell your doctor before starting Mytesi. Mytesi is not approved to treat infectious diarrhea (diarrhea caused by bacteria, a virus, or a What If I Have More Questions About Mytesi? parasite). Before starting you on Mytesi, your healthcare provider will first be sure that you do not For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information at have infectious diarrhea. Otherwise, there is a risk you would not receive the right medicine and Mytesi.com or speak to your doctor or pharmacist. your infection could get worse. In clinical studies, the most common side effects that occurred To report side effects or make a product complaint or for additional information, call 1-844-722-8256. more often than with placebo were upper respiratory tract (sinus, nose, and throat) infection (5.7%), bronchitis (3.9%), cough (3.5%), flatulence (3.1%), and increased bilirubin (3.1%). Rx Only For Copay Savings Card and Manufactured by Patheon, Inc. Patient Assistance, see Mytesi.com for Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. San Francisco, CA 94105 Copyright © Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mytesi comes from the Croton lechleri tree harvested Please see complete Prescribing Information at Mytesi.com. in South America. NP-390-23 RELIEF, PURE AND SIMPLE WINDY CITY TIMES Feb. 21, 2018 3 NEWS OBITS: Elpidia Valles, Joseph Stack 4 Aurora OKs first Pride Parade 5 ELECTIONS: Sol Flores 6 ELECTIONS: Daniel Roldan-Johnson 7 When A Great Deal Matters, Shop Rob Paddor’s... 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