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Can Kaletra And Combivir Be Taken Together

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13 yr old taking combivir/ Kaletra

my daughter might have had sex with a 19 yr old and is now being prescribed combivir, kaletra and ondansetron. Combivir states avoid alcohol, Kaletra states high content of alcohol. I wonder if the risks outweigh potential benefits in this case ---...
Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

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

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Dear concerned mom,Sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission.Combivir and Kaletra can certainly be taken together-- indeed, the combo is one of the... Read more »

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First Regimen = Sustiva + Combivir + Kaletra?

Posted by placation, 4 Replies
Hey guys (and gals). I am sure this has been addressed in some other post through some other thread in the past, but it would take forever to try to find those messages. So, here's my question and my issues...

My doc subscribed Sustiva + Combivir +... Read more »

Starting medication soon combivir/kaletra...

Posted by jimmyinvegas, 3 Replies
Is this a typical start?

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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 »

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