FAQs About Reyataz (Atazanavir) From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

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Starting Treatment | Switching Treatment | Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Food, Alcohol and Reyataz

Starting Treatment

My doctor prescribed me Isentress (raltegravir), Reyataz and Norvir (ritonavir). Isn't this only a two-drug regimen, with the Norvir just acting as a booster? Am I on a "full" regimen?
What do studies say about taking Epzicom (abacavir/3TC, Kivexa) and Reyataz without Norvir (ritonavir)?
I'm about to start meds. My doctor recommended I start with Truvada (tenofovir/FTC), Norvir (ritonavir) and a choice of either Reyataz (atazanavir) or Prezista (darunavir, TMC114). He mentioned that Prezista is the "new hot thing" so maybe I should choose it over Reyataz. Which of the two is better?
I was diagnosed three months ago. My doctor wants to start me on Truvada (tenofovir/FTC) and Reyataz (atazanavir) with Norvir (ritonavir). The potential side effects are a little scary. Is it too early to start treatment, and is this really a good first-line regimen?
I just started taking Truvada + Reyataz + Norvir, but there's a shortage of Reyataz in my country and I can't get the right dosage. Is it a problem that I'm taking 400mg of Reyataz instead of 300mg?
Is a boosted protease inhibitor like Reyataz + Norvir recommended for first-line treatment?
I have stage 4 cirrhosis, so I want a med regimen that will have a lower toxicity for my liver. Would Truvada + unboosted Reyataz work for me?
What is the proper way to take my new med regimen of Reyataz, boosted with Norvir + Truvada + Sustiva?
I just started a med regimen of Sustiva + Truvada + Reyataz, boosted with Norvir. Other than my viral load and CD4 count, what else should be monitored?
My partner and I are both about to start meds; we'll both be taking Reyataz + Norvir, but his third med is Combivir while mine is Truvada. Why the difference in our regimens?

Switching Treatment

En Español

What other drugs should Reyataz be taken with? (¿Cual es su experiencia con el uso de Reyataz y que combinaciones con este farmaco son mas recomendables?)

Side Effects

En Español

Is the yellowing of my eyes and skin permanent while I'm taking Reyataz? (¿Está permanente el efecto amarillo en mis ojos y piel mientras que tomo Reyataz?)

Drug Interactions

Food, Alcohol and Reyataz

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