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Crixivan Dosages

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decrease in dosage of crixivan+norvir / is it safe?

hello doctor - after 28days of contracting the hiv i began an haart therapy . 1 combivir+ 800mg crix.+100mg norvir (twice a day). from vl well above 750.000 (pcr) t4 = 414 and t4/t8 of 0.69 , i went 1 month later to vl =1600 t4 = 713 and t4/t8 of...
Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine
Thanks for your kind words. I am not aware of any really good pharmacology data that supports 400 of crix with 100 of norvir. A regimen that also gives good levels is crixivan 400 with norvir 400, but it is generally a little harder to take that... Read more »

Ritonavir/Saquinavir Combination -v- Crixivan

I am currently taking AZT, Nevirapine (Viramune), 3TC and Crixivan. I have been following the... Read more »

Crixivan or Triple Drug therapy & pregnancy

I am 4 months pregnant and have been on the triple drug therapy sinceJanuary of this year. I am now... Read more »
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Women Alive

My Adventures with Crixivan or Toxic Side Effects, Anyone?

I AM WRITING this article because of my recent hospitalization resultingfrom the popular protease inhibitor, Crixivan. The "side-effect"I sufferedfrom this drug was complete blockage of my left kidney, almost causingkidney failure. Before I detail... Read more »
AIDSinfo

An Overview of Crixivan (Indinavir)

in-DIN-a-veer Brand Name: Crixivan Other Name(s): IDV, Indinavir sulfate, L-735,524, MK-639, Sulfato de indinavir Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Indinavir sulfate, also known as Crixivan, is a type of medicine called a protease... Read more »
Women Alive

Intolerant, Resistant But Still Complying!

The last thing I see every night before I close my eyesto go to sleep is a bottle of Crixivan. I swallow acouple of pills and try to ignore the burning sensationcreeping up through my chest as I lay my head down onthe pillow. I think my last thought... Read more »
infoSIDA

Sulfato de Indinavir (Crixivan)

Brand Name: Crixivan Clase de medicamento: Inhibidor de la proteasa El sulfato de indinavir, conocido también como Crixivan, es un tipo de medicamento llamado inhibidor de la proteasa (PI, por su siglas en inglés). Los PI obran mediante... Read more »
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Crixivan

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies
I am thinking of taking Crixivan. I heard it was terrible and has side effects that are bad. ANyone with expereince?

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Crixivan

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
I am thinking of taking Crixivan. I heard it was terrible and has side effects that are bad. ANyone with expereince?

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crixivan and anal fissures

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Is there anyone else out there who has been troubled with anal fissures (small tears in the rectum) since starting Crixivan? I've always been anally healthy until recently. Since they started, I have restrained from anal sex and keep a high fiber... Read more »

sustiva vs crixivan

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies
Hello everyone!! I am a 36 year old man who has been HIV + for about 12 years. I have
been on long term "cocktail therapy" (Crixivan /Combivir) for almost 3 years. My CD4
counts have risen from an all time low of 65 to... Read more »

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