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Crixivan Dosing

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Twice daily dosing of Crixivan without Ritonavir

Has the twice a day dosing of Crixivan (in combination with Combivir) been abandoned or is it still being studied. I am speaking of 1200mg. of Crixivan without the boost of Ritonavir....
Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

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

Cornell University, Weill Medical College
Dosing Crixivan (indinavir) at 1200mg twice daily in combination with nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (for example, Combivir) has been studied and abandoned because of a high rate of failure among the patients who took it. The ONLY... Read more »

Crixivan after viramune's rashes

Doctor Pavia due to rashes I will have stop taking viramune. My old combo was with crixivan. I read... Read more »

Crixivan TIME LIMITS

should I take crixivan exactly 8 hours apart from each dose? Will it effectthe the potency if I... Read more »
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Crixivan (Indinavir) Label Revised -- Not Recommended for HIV-Infected Pregnant Patients

The Clinical Pharmacology section of the Crixivan (indinavir) label has been revised to include pharmacokinetic data from a study (PACTG 358) in HIV-infected pregnant women. Results from this study show substantially reduced indinavir concentrations... Read more »
Test Positive Aware Network

Crixivan

Brand name: Crixivan Generic name: indinavir sulfate (indinavir), or IDV Class: Protease inhibitor (PI) Manufacturer: Merck and Co., www.merck.com , (800) 850-3430 AWP: $548.12/month for 180 400 mg capsules Standard Dose: STANDARD... Read more »
AIDSinfo

An Overview of Crixivan (Indinavir)

in-DIN-a-veer Brand Name: Crixivan Other Name(s): IDV, indinavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Indinavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include... Read more »
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 »
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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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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 »

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 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 »

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