FAQs About Isentress (Raltegravir)

From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

January 4, 2012

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Starting Treatment

Which HIV meds should I take along with Isentress?
Would Isentress be effective in combination with a boosted protease inhibitor?
Is Isentress a good option for HIVers who haven't tried other HIV meds?
Is Isentress a good option for HIVers who haven't tried other HIV meds?
Are doctors allowed to prescribe Isentress to people who haven't tried other HIV meds?
Will Isentress become a first-line HIV treatment?
My doctor suggested taking Reyataz (atazanavir), Epzicom (abacavir/3TC, Kivexa) and Isentress until my viral load falls. What do you think of this treatment strategy?

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