Darunavir And Hiv

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An Overview of Prezista (Darunavir, TMC114)

dar-UE-na-vir Brand Name: Prezista Other Name(s): DRV, darunavir ethanolate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Darunavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include liver problems and severe skin reactions or rash. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal liver problems: ...

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Darunavir or not to Darunavir + Low WBC

Hi Joe,I have another question for you. I have recently seen my consultant, and he has suggested changing PI's from Atazanavir to Darunavir. He quotes a few studies that suggest additional benefit for DRV. At the moment I'm undetectable on...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Michael,Thanks for your questions. Darunavir is now approved for both first line treatment as well as for treatment experienced patients. It is a very potent protease inhibitor, but potency does not seem to be an issue with your regimen since you... Read more »

darunavir & CNS effects

My BF is on darunavir (among others) - since he has started this drug, he has been experiencing patches of dizziness (he calls it "wonkiness) after taking it. Would this be from the darunavir, or is it more likely to be caused by interactions...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Either the daurunavir or the accompanying ritonavir may be the most likely of his HIV drugs to cause some periods of dizziness. For most patients that complaint stabilizes/settles down after several months. KH... Read more »

Concerned with Darunavir dosage

Dear Docs, I am a hospital pharmacist who does a lot of HIV care and meds review and came across a patient with a dose of Darunavir that I can't make sense of. The pt is on Etravirine, Lamivudine, Raltegravir with correct dosing, and boosted...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Dear Stephan,I wish there were more hospital pharmacists like you who really look into the doses and use of antiretrovirals. I agree I cannot think of any data to suypport the dose. The usual dose of darunavir here would be 600 mg twice daily.... Read more »

How is taken darunavir and etravirine?

Good day, I have a the question about what time is the better to take darunavir/r and etravirine. My doctor told me I have to take them always with food, the instructions say that etravirine is taken after a meal, and darunavir/r with food(it even...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.Yes, it is important to be mindful of the best dietary practices when taking HIV medications. In your case, it matters less about exactly when you take the medications with respect to meals; rather, I'd suggest... Read more »

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Hiv+ for 20yrs/No meds having night sweats/rash

Posted by ajpooboy, 5 Replies

I am a white male Nordic background and have never been sick.I have never been on Meds ever. Been Poz for 20+ yrs but now am having night sweats/day sweats and have developed a rash all over my body. Mt CD4 has always been around 600 and my VL... Read more »

What should I think?

Posted by motherinlaw, 9 Replies

I will try not to make this too long...my son called yesterday and told me his wife was not doing well. My HIV negative son and three HIV negative grandchildren may soon lose their HIV positive wife and mother.
My son and daughter-in-law seem not to... Read more »

anal problems....

Posted by erik1964

I have been on hiv medication for more than 10 years now, I noticed that Viramune gives me no anal pleasure any more (but also did Darunavir). Because of the side effects I don't have lots of choices for therapy. Now I am on Truvada (really good... Read more »

Thanks for your support and any more advice?

Posted by motherinlaw, 3 Replies

I want to thank everyone for their support and help. I posted this in response to my own previous posting and felt it might have gotten lost in the shuffle and so am reposting.

I have just spoken to my son again. He was finally able to convince his... Read more »

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