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why would i get kaletra and prezista (?) for exposure only? Nov 6, 2010 is it normal to receive a regimen of kaletra (2 tabs 2 times a day) along with what i think is prezista (big orange pill) just to reduce my chances of contracting hiv after exposure? how long would you thnk is normal for sucha regimen? |
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| Response from Dr. Young
 Hello and thank you for your post. Since Prezista (darunavir) and Kaletra (lopinavir/ritonavir) are both HIV protease inhibitors, there is rarely any circumstance where both would be prescribed at the same time. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimens are usually made up of two NRTIs (like Combivir or Truvada) with a third medication (sometimes Kaletra, but other medications are also used). One could consider simplifying your regimen to only the 4 daily Kaletra tablets; all PEP regimens should be taken for 4 weeks (or 1 month). You should be sure to get follow up HIV testing too. Be well, BY | ||||||||
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