Atazanavir Hiv Medication

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Atazanavir (Reyataz)

What Is Atazanavir? Atazanavir, also called Reyataz, is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Atazanavir is a protease inhibitor manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Atazanavir was approved by the FDA in 2003. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Protease inhibitors prevent the protease enzyme from working. HIV protease acts like a chemical scissor. It cuts the raw material for HIV...

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Taking Atazanavir , Truvada + Raltegravir

Hi, I have been HIV+ for 22 years and never been sick. I went on combination therapy in 1995 with 22 t cells (still healthy) and over the years have only changed my combination about 4 times. I am now on Atazanavir, Truvada and Raltegravir and...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hi and thanks for posting from Australia.You raise a number of important issues.First, the protease inhibitor atazanavir does have significant drug-drug interactions with certain stomach acid-lowering medications, including proton pump inhibitors... Read more »

Drug Interactions - atazanavir

Hi,Currently I'm taking lamivudine, zidovudine, Atazanavir, ritonavir, I would really appreciate if u can tell me the DI for the meds especially Atazanavir which antacid, anti biotic, vitamins tabs and others supplements (drinks/tab) also...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.Drug-drug (or -supplement/herb) interactions with HIV medications are a very important to be aware of, as some can cause unwanted effects. Your question is very broad in scope, but know that depending on the antacid... Read more »

Atazanavir and Omeprazole

Hello Dr. Keith. I've been having major problems due to GI conditions. I have intense heartburn, even chest pain. I've had an endoscopy done and they found erosions in stomach and duodenum, also irritation of the esophagus. On top of that...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is concern that the reduced stoamch acid from the omeprazole will decrease the absorptio/blood levels/effectiveness of the atazanavir. Separating the omeprazole by 12 hours from the atazanvir and using the 20 mg/day max may allow the drugs to... Read more »

First Line Atazanavir

I am probably quite close to starting antiretroviral treatment due to a declining CD4 %. My Doc is suggesting a regimen including Atazanavir as he feels that this is a particularly well tolerated medication. Sounds great to me. My concern is...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.You have raised one of the central issues with the selection of initial HIV treatments-- namely, how much clinical data does one need before feeling comfortable in adopting new medications.Clearly, as you point out, both... Read more »

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Those taking, Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 1 Reply

I am wanting to hear from anyone who have experienced taking Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir and how you have got on with the meds?

I first started taking meds in May this year I was put on Truvda and Sustiva first, and was taken off them due... Read more »

need atazanavir

Posted by princealbert

Does anyone know how to access atazanavir, a new protease inhibitor not yet approved? I've got less than 20 CD4, VL 40,000, am multi-drug resistant, and don't have too many options left. I might be getting T-20, but need another good drug to add to... Read more »

Need Atazanavir

Posted by princealbert, 1 Reply

HIV Medications

Posted by BoyDave, 3 Replies

Does anyone have to pay (cash) for their HIV medications? If so I need some advice. I'm taking Truvada, Reyataz & Norvir. Read more »

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