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Do People Take Epzicom With Lexiva And Norvir

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Lexiva, Epzicom and Norvir

My doctor has suggested a first line treatment of Lexiva, Epzicom and Norvir. I keep looking and looking online but I've seen no one who is on this combo. Is it uncommon? What is your opinion of it, in respect to possible lipo effects? Can...
Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Response from Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Lexiva, Norvir and Epzicom have been found to be an effective regimen in clinical trials. In current treatment guidelines this combination it is not considered a "Preferred" regimen, but an "Alternative" one, but it is certainly... Read more »

Switching from Atripla to Reyataz, Norvir and Epzicom

I've been taking Atripla for several years with no problems. My Dr. has advised me that my... Read more »

Sustiva and Epzicom combo

Hello Dr Pierone,A year ago I started treatment (diagnosed in Dec 2003 and started treatment in... Read more »
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Four Posters Add to Our Knowledge of Lexiva

Several posters were presented at the joint 2008 ICAAC/IDSA meeting in Washington, DC on the use of the protease inhibitor (PI), Lexiva (fosamprenavir). The studies looked at long-term follow-up from the KLEAN study, as well as 3 studies... Read more »
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Lexiva

Brand name: Lexiva Generic name: lopinavir/fosamprenavir calcium (fosamprenavir), or FPV Class: Protease inhibitor (PI) Manufacturer: ViiV Healthcare, www.viivhealthcare.com , (877) 844-8872 AWP: $947.12/month for 60 tablets;$133.20 for... Read more »
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FAQs About Epzicom (Abacavir/3TC, Kivexa)

Starting Treatment | Switching Treatment | Adherence | Availability | Side Effects Starting Treatment I am 37 years old and have been HIV positive for about two years. My doctor wants me to start treatment. He gave me two choices:... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Glaxo Joins Lawsuit Against Abbott Over Price of Norvir

GlaxoSmithKline recently joined a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories over the price of Abbott's antiretroviral drug Norvir, the Wall Street Journal reports. In the suit filed in U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., GSK alleges that Abbott... Read more »
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Reyataz/Norvir/Truvada/Epzicom...morning or night?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
I'm starting in a study, and I just got my meds today. I'll be on Reyataz boosted with Norvir, and either Epzicom or Truvada (I won't know which).

Does anyone know if there are any advantages to taking these meds in the morning as opposed to the... Read more »

Reyataz,Norvir, Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom].

Posted by Mondo
Is there anyone here at the forum taking the following cocktail?
I'm taking Reyataz[atazanavir], Norvir [ritonavir] and Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom]. I would be interested to know how you are going with it and any problems or side effects that you... Read more »

Abacavir - Hypersensitivity - EPZICOM

Posted by Survivor, 2 Replies
David, I read your Email and brought the PDF forward. Dr. Ben was very watchful when I initially got started and had follow up calls to me regarding any problems if in deed I was blinded on the Abacavir. Either I am on it and am fine or I am not... Read more »

online health food stores/Norvir

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
My spouse is taking the liquid Norvir and cannot tolerate the taste. We have been buying empty gelatin capsules, filling them with the liquid Norvir. We would like to search for a cheaper price on these empty capsules. Any help would be greatly... Read more »

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