Do I Need To Take Videx

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Videx EC and Videx

Brand name: Videx EC and Videx Generic name: didanosine, or ddI Class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside, NRTI, or nuke) Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb, www.bms.com , (800) 321-1335 AWP: $425.00/month for Videx EC 400 mg capsules (generic didanosine $329.00/month) Standard Dose: One 400 mg enteric-coated Videx EC, delayed-release capsule once a day for people who weigh 132 pounds or more. Dose needs to be...

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Taking Videx EC on empty stomach

I am going to be taking Videx EC & Epivir soon, as part of a study where I will be taking TMC-125 and TMC-114 and Fuzeon. My question is: I know to take Videx EC on empty stomach...can I have a cup of coffee or two in the morning after...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

I don't see a problem with taking Videx EC with coffee. Coffee is acidic, but much less so than gastric acid already present in the stomach. The coating of Videx EC protects it from stomach acid degradation and should also protect it from... Read more »

Videx availibility

One of the meds in my combo is Videx EC 250 mg. I live in a rural area and they have to order in my drugs from their supplier. I just tried to order and they said Videx was not available from the manufacturer at this time. Could this be true?...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Videx EC remains available and this drug is also now generic. Talk to you pharmacy and your doctor - who can call the pharmacy to educate them. You may need to switch pharmacies or drive to a larger one.DW... Read more »

videx/viread dosing and meals

Dr. Aberg-I noticed your earlier response to a question about videx/viread dosing and you mentioned that you do use this combination with the lower dose of videx as recommended. My doctor has suggested we also start this regimen and he too...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

You are correct about the need for the 2 hour dosing interval bewteen Videx EC (didanosine, DDI) and Viread (tenofovir, TDF). It still is a potent regimen although not a true once-daily regimen. If Epivir (lamivudine, 3TC) is an option, one could... Read more »

Viread + Videx EC with food?

I was on Sustiva, Combivir. Because of viral rebound between 200 to 800 last 3 tests, my doctor switched me to Sustiva, 3tc, Viread, Videx EC 250mg. I see all these warnings about combining Viread with Videx EC. He said this is one of the best and...

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

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

First, with your significant viral rebound, I'm not sure I would have adjusted your regimen without first trying to get a resistance test. It is possible, that you have resistance more resistance than you think, and in particular some resitance... Read more »

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Emtriva, Reyataz, Videx Ec

Posted by pooo, 3 Replies

Are any of you on Emtriva, Reyataz or Videx Ec?? If so how are you doing on them and have you had any side effects? Read more »

Viracept/Epivir/Videx side effects

Posted by TimInAtlanta, 3 Replies

I started the viracept/videx/epivir combo about 2 months ago. Has anyone had any side effects related to memory / thinking / vision with it?

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Tim

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Bristol Myers Squibbs: Videx

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Gentlemen,
Stay away from Videx it infected my pancreas and made me diabetic, apprantly it does that to a high percentage of people on it or as I also understand kills another hign percentage of them. What does Bristol Myers Squibbs do? Sell death... Read more »

Report Side effects of Zerit and Videx

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you have experienced side effects, especially peripheral neuropathy, from Bristol Myers Squibb's drugs Zerit and Videx please report them to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is done by calling the FDA's Medwatch toll free phone number Read more »

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