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Changing Meds Dec 2, 2011 My doctor is switching me over to a regimine of Isentress and truvada (400 mg twice daily and 1 tab once a day respectively) I have been on Kaletra and combivir since diagnosed in 2006 with good results but cholesterol levels are becoming too high. Is this a proven combination and what if any side effects should I expect? My numbers have been great for so long I hate to risk fooling with my meds and having my numbers start to slip. Also, should I take the Truvada with the AM or PM dosage? Thanks |
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| Response from Dr. Young
 Hi and thanks for posting. Your current Combivir and Kaletra regimen was a workhorse first-line regimen several years ago. It's been replaced over the years with better tolerated, easier to take regimens, including the Truvada and Isentress regimen that your doctor has recommended. A switch from the first to the second should work fine, provided that you don't have any significant issues (or risks) for drug resistant HIV. The SWITCHMRK study compared the switch from Kaletra to Isentress and did show improvements in cholesterol (decrease of 12%) and triglycerides (about 35% decrease). Yes, the Truvada and Isentress regimen is well studied and one of the regimens recommended by the current 2011 US Department of Health and Human Services Treatment Guidelines. As for when to take the Truvada, it doesn't matter- morning or evening. I hope that helps. Write back and let our readers know how the switch worked for you. BY | ||||||||
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