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Combivir & Kaletra

Posted by movingon

hello All

I am newly diagnosed , and it appears as if i have been infected for a few years without knowing because i have NEVER been sick. My doc reckons treatment should be started soon

I have heard good and bad stories about ALL HIV meds, and i am... Read more »

First Regimen = Sustiva + Combivir + Kaletra?

Posted by placation, 4 Replies

Hey guys (and gals). I am sure this has been addressed in some other post through some other thread in the past, but it would take forever to try to find those messages. So, here's my question and my issues...

My doc subscribed Sustiva + Combivir +... Read more »

Starting medication soon combivir/kaletra...

Posted by jimmyinvegas, 3 Replies

Is this a typical start?

combivir
kaletra

Then after 2-3 months he said he would put me on something else. Been positive for about 4 years (never on meds, they are on their way in mail), My current numbers are 528/140,280. Was up at about 690,... Read more »

kaletra

Posted by Lovinlife, 3 Replies

Has anybody taken kaletra? I just started it. Am wondering what I can expect....... Read more »

Kaletra body changes..

Posted by Lovinlife, 1 Reply

I recently started taking Kaletra. Has anybody experienced body changes on Kaletra? My doctor didn't mention anything about it but after looking on line, I see a lot of people saying that Kaletra causes lipodystrophy.

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Combivir + Kaletra Regimen Questions

I recently started treatment using Combivir and Kaletra. I have a few questions about the drugs and side effects.1) I'm supposed to take them twice a day. Do I need to take the pills exactly 12 hours apart? Or is 14 hours apart still okay? Does...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello and thanks. The regimen that you are on has flexibility in dosing and you don't need to take the pills exactly 12 hours apart for it to be effective. Just don't miss the entire dose because a 24 hours lapse in therapy may lead to... Read more »

kaletra and combivir and facial wasting

Hello...I am on kaletra and combivir...is there high risk for facial wasting, etc with this combo. I just started two days ok. viral 160,000 and tcell 350. I am 32 years old. Thanks so much...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Its a bit old fashioned to start on twice daily regimens especially with so many pills. Kaletra is one of the worst culprits for raising blood fats and combinations of AZT (in combivir) or d4T (wich you are not on) and most protease inhibitors (like... Read more »

Kaletra + Combivir

Hello, I am under both medications. I am instructed to take 2 pills of kaletra 2 times a day and 1 pill of Combivir 2 times a day. (morning and evening) 6 pills a day. I might have the medications reversed because i dont have the bottles in my...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

You are correct: 2 pills of Kaletra in the morning and 2 at night along with 1 of Combivir in the morning and 1 at night. You can take the 3 pills all at once twice a day.You may be experiencing some gastrointestinal symptoms related to the... Read more »

kaletra and combivir

I was recently bitten by a student. Because the doctors did not have the students medical history available, they decided to treat me for the possibility of HIV with Kaletra and Combivir. They tell me this is going to be a 3 month regimen and due...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Sorry about the bite. What school do you work in?Usually the PEP treatment is for 4 weeks, not 3 months, so that should help. Follow-up testing for HIV is done up to 3 to 6 months after the exposure (that may be what is confusing).Alcohol is not... Read more »

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