Darunavir

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Darunavir or not to Darunavir + Low WBC

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 ATV(r)...

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,...does not seem to be an issue with your regimen since you have an... Read more »

Darunavir, Ritonavir and Augmentin

the treatment of bronchitis. Can this be taken with Darunavir and Ritonavir?... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

darunavir & CNS effects

My BF is on darunavir (among others) - since he has started this drug, he..."wonkiness) after... Read more »

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Odin -- Darunavir-Ritonavir Once or Twice Daily

Darunavir (Prezista) is a protease inhibitor that is an effective part of HAART when prescribed at a dose of 600 mg, taken with 100 mg of ritonavir (Norvir), both drugs taken twice daily. The presence of ritonavir raises and prolongs the levels of... Read more »

Darunavir (Prezista)

What Is Darunavir? Who Should Take It? What About Drug Resistance? How Is It Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does It React With Other Drugs? What Is Darunavir? Darunavir is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). It is... Read more »

Darunavir (Prezista)

¿Qué Es Darunavir? ¿Quién Debe Tomar Darunavir? ¿Qué Es la Resistencia a los Medicamentos? ¿Cómo Se Toma Darunavir? ¿Cuáles Son los Efectos Secundarios? ¿Cómo Reacciona Darunavir Con Otros Medicamentos? ¿Qué Es Darunavir?... Read more »

FDA Approve Pediatric Dose for Darunavir

On December 16, 2011, The Food and Drug Administration approved an oral suspension formulation of darunavir (Prezista). Darunavir is now available as a 100 mg/mL oral suspension. Additionally, the product labeling was updated to provide dosing... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

New Drug - TMC114

Posted by Survivor, 1 Reply

Don't Let TMC114 Cost More Than Kaletra, Advocates Urge

We may be only days away from an announcement that the U.S. has approved a
new HIV medication: TMC114 (darunavir), a protease inhibitor that may be
especially helpful for people with... Read more »

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