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Procrit and my HIV meds May 4, 2005 Hey Dr. Bob, Forgot to ask my doctor (and don't really trust her antway).... will Procrit interact with any of my HIV meds? I'm on tenofovir and combivir. Thanks, Rooty Tooty Fruity |
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Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hey Rooty Tooty, First off, to answer your primary question, no, Procrit does not interact with tenofovir or Combivir (AZT plus 3TC) or any other medications for that matter! Procrit has been shown to be remarkably efficacious in treating AZT-induced anemia. It also has an excellent safety record and essentially no side effects. So no worries about Procrit, OK? However, I do think you might have something else to be concerned about your current drug regimen. Three-drug nucleoside reverse transcriptase combinations, such as tenofovir + Combivir (AZT plus 3TC) or tenofovir + ddI + 3TC, have had extremely disappointing results in clinical trials showing high rates of virologic failure. They should not be used unless no other suitable regimen can be used. Certainly I don't have all the details of your particular situation, but perhaps your hunch not to trust your doctor is correct. Are you seeing an HIV specialist? If not, you definitely should be. Good luck. I'm here if you need me. Dr. Bob |
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