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HIV and HCV Nov 27, 2000 Dear Doctor: My wife was detected HIV and HCV positive around a month ago with : CD4: 241, VL (HIV): 22,900 and TGO: 266 TGP:252. She initiated the treatment of HIV with 3TC Complex and Efavirenz. Unfortunately, after two weeks she had to suspend the medication due to the raise of the TGO to 399 and TGP to 422. According to our doctor, that was produced by the Efavirenz, so now he will replace it by Indinavir (800mg) and Ritonavir (100mg) twice a day. Do you think that it is suitable? I read that the Indinavir also has some secondary effects to the liver. Shouldn't we treat the HCV first? What is your suggestion in this case? Thanks for being there. |
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 Indinavir and ritonavir are probably the hardest two drugs on the liver. If she can't tolerate that combination then it is obvious to me anyway that the hepatitis C should be treated. That is a common problem for me to see and treating the hepatitis C will definitely help her tolerate the HIV med. Be warned however, that treating the HCV is not easy and the side effects can be difficult. Good luck! DTD | ||||||||
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