Atazanavir Prescribing Information

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An Overview of Reyataz (Atazanavir)

at-a-za-NA-veer Brand Name: Reyataz Other Name(s): ATV, BMS 232632 (atazanavir), BMS-232632-05 (atazanavir sulfate) Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors What is atazanavir? Atazanavir is a type of medicine called a protease inhibitor (PI). It works by blocking protease, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself. During the normal HIV life cycle, an HIV protein called protease cuts long chains of HIV proteins into...

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Atazanavir

I reside in Sydney, Australia and have a brief question regarding Atazanavir.I am aware that it is new and that there is not a lot of information out there on it and hope that you might be able to assist.Gas, yes Gas!. Lots of it, farting, burping...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This is, indeed, a new drug and all the information is not in on it. In the clinical trials, the side effect that you describe occurred in <3% people on Atazanavir (although the incidence was not zero). Are there any other drugs you are taking... Read more »

Atazanavir

Will Atazanavir not cause lipo as have other PI's? What about Tripranavir? Do you think we can create combo's that do not cause lipo?...

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

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

That is one of the most important questions we're currently confronting regarding HIV therapy. Unfortunately, at this point we don't have an answer, although some studies indicate that the risk of lipodystrophy is lower in non-nucleoside... Read more »

interaction between sibutramine and atazanavir

I would like to know about the potential interaction between atazanavir and this lowering-weigth agent ( sibutramine) since both of them are metabolized by the same enzyme. Thank you...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have not seen a study formally looking at the potential interaction between atazanavir and sibutramine. You are correct that both are metabolized in the liver. I think the concern is more whether there may be increased toxicity from the... Read more »

Truvada & Sustiva or Boosted Atazanavir

My cd4 count has recently deteriorated from a steady 400 to around 250, my VL (which has been constant for years) is around 200K. My cd4% which has been in steady decline was last measured at 16%. -Therefore I am likely to start treatment soon (UK...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thank you for your post. It's always nice to hear from our friends from across the pond.I'd agree with you (and your doctors) that it's time to start antiretroviral medications. You're listed some commonly used first-line... Read more »

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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

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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 »

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