Invirase Dosages

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Invirase

Brand name: Invirase Generic name: indinavir sulfate (indinavir), or IDV Class: Protease inhibitor (PI) Manufacturer: Genentech, www.genentech.com , (800) 626-3553 AWP: $1,112.09/month for 500 mg tablets Standard Dose: Two 500 mg film-coated tablets with 100 mg Norvir two times a day with food, or within two hours of a meal for patients over 16 years old. Must be taken with Norvir. Take missed dose as soon as possible, unless it...

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Invirase/Fortovase+Norvir

Dear Dr,I have read about the boosting effect of Norvir when given 100 mg twice daily in combination with other protease inhibitors. Which are the most appropriate doses in mg of Invirase and Fortovase when given twice daily with 100 mg Norvir?Thank...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

Recent data support 1000mg [5 capsules] Fortovase (saquinavir) and 100mg [1 capsule] Norvir (ritonavir) twice daily. I am unaware of any data regarding using Invirase with 100mg of Norvir twice daily; the common dosage for Invirase/Norvir is... Read more »

Crixivan-Invirase Combo Therapy

Dr. Gallant, I have been HIV+ for eight years now. I have been on some form of anti viral for most of those years. Thelowest my viral load has ever been is 24000. I am currently on AZT, Viramune, Crixivan ,3TC, and after testing a 150000viral load...

Response from Joel Gallant, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I haven't seen any data on using the combination of Crixivan (indinavir) and Invirase (saquinavir), though I believe such studies are planned. The combination that HAS been studied is Norvir (ritonavir) and Invirase. If one were to combine... Read more »

Invirase+

Hello!I have been on medications since 1999, July - Invirase 600 mg tree times daily and Combivir 1 tablet twice daily. My viral load is still below 50 copies, my CD4 cells above 500. My doctor suggests to add Norvir to my current combination in the...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Valeria,Your doctor is right on both counts. Adding Norvir can give better saquinavir levels and easier dosing, AND we don't know the best dosing regimens. I am surprised you are on invirase alone. Invirase, the hard gel formulation of... Read more »

Invirase and Body Aches

I have been hiv+ for two years and I have recently switched from Fortavse to Invirase. Since the switch I have noticed that I have severe muscle aches and leg cramps. Sometimes I hurt so bad that I can barely get up and to bend down and pick up...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You don't mention what other HIV/non-HIV medications you are taking. Is there any evidence for muscle inflammation (blood test)? I assume your electrolytes (salt balance) are OK? Your HIV doc can evaluate whether the problem is muscle or... Read more »

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anyone taking Isentress and Invirase combination?

Posted by nevereasy

Isentress is a relatively new therapy. My Dr just added it to my mono therapy of Invirase (boosted with Norvir). I have been undetectable for two years on the Invirase but my Tcells never get over 300. He added Isentress. I have had bad reflux ( not... Read more »

Solution to Atripla Side Effects (at least for me)

Posted by Wiilock, 3 Replies

Hey all, I have been on the "wonder pill" for about 3 years now. Previously was on norvir boosted invirase/truvada combo but the GI problems finally were too much.
Anyway I want to briefly recap what I've learned from some of my homeopathic... Read more »

Liver Function

Posted by NYRN, 1 Reply

I'm taking viread, invirase, didanosine, zidovudine and valtrex and my latest labs indicate high on the liver screens. Has anyone had any liver issues - I don't drink so it's not that! Read more »

high lipids

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Has anyone tried this product http://www.policosanol.com/monograph.htm#dosage
if so please post results/side effects
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