Do People Take Lexiva With Truvada

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An Overview of Lexiva (Fosamprenavir, Telzir)

FOS-am-pren-a-veer Brand Name: Lexiva Other Name: FPV, fosamprenavir calcium Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Fosamprenavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include severe skin reactions or rash. If you get a rash with any of the following symptoms, stop taking fosamprenavir and contact your health care provider or get medical help right away: ...

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Lexiva and Truvada

I'm on lexiva 700mg twice a day. Is there any problem NOT taking the ritonavir boost if a patient is PI naive and diligent about taking their meds? Also, for people with kidney problems it is alright to take Truvada QOD; what about people who...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your post.While it's generally recommended to use protease inhibitors with low-dose ritonavir, some protease inhibitors, like fosamprenavir (Lexiva) can be used without ritonavir in certain situations. There is probably a... Read more »

beginning regimen of Norvir, Lexiva, Truvada

My son is HIV positiveand in az prison. His doctors have decidied with his approval to start him on meds. His CD4 count is 325. They are starting him out with the generics for Lexiva, Novir, and Truvada. Is this a good combination that will cause...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, and thanks for posting. This is a good starting combination which has a high likelihood of working for your son. There are no generics for these medications so he will be getting branded products. Side effects may occur with any regimen and... Read more »

Switching to Lexiva/Telzir, Norvir and Truvada

Two years ago I've started taking Kaletra and Combivir. It works very fine for me, nearly without any side effects, my virus load is undetectable and my CD4-count raised from 150 up to 430. Unfortunately my cholesterol levels are relatively...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post and kind words.With the arrivals of atazanavir (Reyataz) and fosamprenavir (Lexiva, Telzir), we're seeing a resurgence in the use of first-line protease inhibitors.The proposed regimen of fosamprenavir/ritonavir with... Read more »

Lexiva/Truvada/Norvir and benzos

HiI am on the HAART combo in the title.I have in the past taken a valium or xanax on occasion. Other than potentially requiring a lower dose of benzo for the same effect, is there any potential negative effect on my HAART therapy? Could it be less...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

For our readers that are not up with the latest lingo, benzos are benzodiazepines medications like Valium and Xanax. The drug interaction issue is that you simply may need a lower dose to avoid becoming overly sedated. Good luck!... Read more »

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Starting Therapy Need Info-Lexiva/Combivir

Posted by dretti, 3 Replies

I tested+ a month ago,still adapting,my doc wants to start therapy.Any experience from anybody taking lexiva/combivir
Any side effects experienced,my major fear, any changes in your physical appearence.Anyone with any advice would greatly be... Read more »

Prezsista, Norvir and Truvada

Posted by tcocoa, 1 Reply

Anyone else on this regiment? I just received my meds yesterday, and I plan to start them on Monday(being that I am an A to Z type person) and it would be easier to remember my meds if I didn't start them in the middle of the week. I was on the... Read more »

drugs that can be used with norvair and truvada

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am resistant to Sustiva and have a rash because of the Reyataz. what other combinations of drugs can be used with truvada and norvair? Read more »

Atripla vs. Complera vs. Truvada: How to decide?!?

Posted by TheGoodLife, 5 Replies

I've combed over these three drugs and it all runs in circles. I lean toward one then the other. Can any one offer their experience as a reference? Read more »

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