Kaletra And Aids

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An Overview of Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

low-PIN-a-veer, rit-ON-uh-veer Brand Name: Kaletra Other Name(s): Aluvia, LPV/RTV, LPV/r Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors KALETRA ® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets KALETRA ® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution Read the Medication Guide that comes with KALETRA before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of...

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Neuropathy with Truvada and Kaletra with 13 years of being positive?

I have a question regarding my medications and my hiv. I have been HIV positive for over 13 years and currently on Truvada and Kaletra and lithium . I am wondering what is percentage of having some symptoms of neuropathy? Is vitimin sufficents...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A thorough evaluation for the neuropathy and possible joint problems is recommended. Drug related neuropathy (occasionally see in patients on Kaletra/Truvada) usually involves the toes/feet in a fairly symmetric manner and not so much the arms at... Read more »

are kaletra and truvada safe during pregnancy?

hello doctor, my wife is HIV+ and I'm HIV-, she just started taking kaletra along with truvada and she's having a hard time keeping the kaletra down..is there anything that she can take with kaletra in order to help her keep it down. Also...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,The biggest health risk to your unborn sons is possible maternal-to-child HIV transmission. Kaletra and Truvada are considered reasonably safe during pregnancy. There are medications that can be used to help with nausea and vomiting (which might... Read more »

Kaletra - Metalic Taste

I've been healthy HIV for about 20 years, and been through several protocols. I've been on a single Kaletra for about 5 months. I've noticed about 3 hours after taking, my face burns like I have a fever, I have a metallic taste in...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I am confused by your statement that you are taking a single Kaletra-in the US the standard dose of Kaletra is 2 orally twice daily usually with 2 other HIV meds. A small minority of patients in my experience are sensitive to ritonavir with... Read more »

Side effects of the KALETRA / TRIVIZIR combination

Hello. I have been diagnosed HIV positive since 1997. From spring 2004 and for 4 months I was on the KALETRA / STOCKRIN combination. After that and for 1 year I had no medication at all. For the following 6 months I started the KALETRA / TRIVIZIR...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is difficult to understand what those "tumor" like growths are from your description. Sometimes lypmph nodes can swell or there can be skin conditions that flare up when the body is undergoing immune system recovery on effective... Read more »

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kaletra side effects

Posted by brendaelisa, 4 Replies

Does anybody knows if kaletra's side effect is excesive diharrea.

My cousin has hiv-type 1 and we are giving him Kaletra but it is giving him a masive diharrea and he got a cut on his rectum.

He has diabetes is 44 yeras old. and all this is new for us... Read more »

Combivir & Kaletra

Posted by movingon

hello All

I am newly diagnosed , and it appears as if i have been infected for a few years without knowing because i have NEVER been sick. My doc reckons treatment should be started soon

I have heard good and bad stories about ALL HIV meds, and i am... Read more »

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS CAN I EXPECT FROM KALETRA

Posted by Got2Lift, 3 Replies

Next week I am begining monotherapy on Kaletra and have no idea of what to expect as far as how ill I will be form the meds. Please let me know any experiences you had with this med and how long they last. I would not be concerned however, I leave... Read more »

kaletra

Posted by Lovinlife, 3 Replies

Has anybody taken kaletra? I just started it. Am wondering what I can expect....... Read more »

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