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Do I Need To Take Crixivan

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Need some advise about crixivan

Hello,im now taking crixivan 400mg per 8hours daily + combivir 2x daily + Tenvir 1x daily .. i have set time each tablet take separately .. i have problem i still got heavy vomit each time i eat the medicine.. i think i vomit because of crixivan.....
Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital
Hi,The usual dose of Crixivan is 800 mg (2 capsules) every 8 hours, it should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). Alternatively, Crixivan may be administered with other liquids such as skim milk, juice (avoid with... Read more »

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Crixivan

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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

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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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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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