FAQs About Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

From The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

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Recently switched to Kaletra, but my viral load is still delectable. Should I worry?
I recently started Kaletra. My viral load dropped from 4000 to 150 in two months. Is this good or should I have reached an undetectable level by now?
A few months ago, my husband started taking Epzicom (abacavir/3TC, Kivexa) and Kaletra. However, I'm frustrated by how slow his progress has been. His viral load is still detectable and his CD4 count is only 100. Is there anything we can do to improve his health more quickly?
I'm ready to start meds for the first time. My doctor has recommended either Truvada (tenofovir/FTC) + Kaletra or Truvada + Viramune (nevirapine). Which option is less toxic and has less side effects? What do you recommend?

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