Do I Need To Take Atazanavir

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Need Atazanavir

Posted by princealbert, 1 Reply

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

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 some help

Posted by bstnguy25, 2 Replies

hello all,
recently, I just received my HIV lab result. My viral load is about 1.492 and CD 4 around 34 % of CD 3 and 349 uL

is that a good number? anyone of you think i should start on meds?
the doctor assistant told me that i shouldnt be on med... Read more »

BF needs a Job .. We need suggestions

Posted by cassiusp, 2 Replies

Hullo people,

My bf is trying to change careers. he used to be a stylist and interpreter (spanish, portugese) but got ill with a few OI's last year. He recovered by Jan and is now looking for employment. He wants to work with a non profit AIDS... Read more »

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Efavirenz and atazanavir vs omeprazol

Dear expert,Im investigating the right combination of HAART and consider Egavirenz/ Truvuda as an option. However recently I read a study on the negative effect of omeprazol (prilosec) on the blood levels of Atazanavir (drop of 70 percent). I would...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

John-Thanks for your post.Yes, there is a very serious drug-drug interaction between proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole) and atazanavir, resulting in a dramatic reduction in the amount of atazanavir that your virus would be exposed to. To make... Read more »

Tyricten ,atazanavir and norvir safe in pregnancy

Hi,I have been living with the disease for over 14 yrs,been undetectable for 6 yrs,cd4 above 1000, am now pregnant and on tyricten,atazanavir and norvir,are these meds safe for my baby or should I consider switching?Will I need to take AZT for a c...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Or clinic has often used Truvada (Tyricten is generic form) and ritoanavir/atazanavir during pregnancy with good outcomes. Most of our patients achieve HIV levels less than detection level and have a vaginal delivery unless prior C-section or... Read more »

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 »

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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Atazanavir Levels Indicate Need for Higher Dose During Pregnancy

An atazanavir/ritonavir dose of 400/100 mg daily during the third trimester of pregnancy yielded concentrations equivalent to concentrations with 300/100 mg daily after delivery in women taking the protease inhibitors (PIs) with or without... Read more »

An Overview of Reyataz (Atazanavir)

at-a-za-NA-veer Brand Name: Reyataz Other Name(s): ATV, atazanavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Atazanavir can cause serious side effects. These include heart... Read more »

Bilirubin as a Surrogate Marker for Atazanavir in Children

Findings for a study looking at paediatric atazanavir dosing and plasma bilirubin as a possible surrogate for atazanavir therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) were presented at the 14th International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology. Although... Read more »

Atazanavir (Reyataz)

What Is Atazanavir? Who Should Take It? What About Drug Resistance? How Is It Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does It React With Other Drugs? What Is Atazanavir? Atazanavir, also called Reyataz, is a drug used as part of... Read more »

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