Getting A Prescription For Isentress

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An Overview of Isentress (Raltegravir, MK-0518)

ral-TEG-ra-vir Brand Name: Isentress Other Name(s): MK-0518, MK0158, RAL Drug Class: Integrase Inhibitors ISENTRESS ® ( eye sen tris ) ( raltegravir) Tablets Read the patient information that comes with ISENTRESS before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. What is ISENTRESS? ISENTRESS is an anti-HIV (antiretroviral) medicine used for the treatment of HIV. The term HIV...

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ISENTRESS covered by Humana?

Now that Isentress is FDA approved. When will Humana or someone cover it on their Medicare Prescription Plan?...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

As far as I'm aware, raltegravir (Isentress) should be covered by all major US insurance plans. It is covered in our state (Colorado). If there are concerns, I'd have your doctor contact his or her local Merck sales representative.BY... Read more »

Isentress? Psychiatric Events?

I recently switched from Truvada and Reyataz/r to Truvada and Isentress.Before going on HIV medications I was VERY fatigued and my sleep was very poor. But when I started my first regimen Truv. and Rey. that all changed and my sleep quality greatly...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

It is my understanding that there was no theme to the psychiatric events possibly attributable to raltegravir in the clinical trials reported to date. There has been an increased rate of headache reported so that may be a signal of some central... Read more »

Your Response to Inquiry "Truvada / Isentress and Muscle Stiffness / Joint Pain" on 1/25/2010

In your response you asked anyone else experiencing similar symptoms to post. I have been taking HIV medications for a little over 3 years now. 45 days ago I moved from Truvada+Lexiva to Truvada+Isentress. I have noticed significant stiffening in...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thanks-that feedback is hugely useful!! Thanks for sharing-others are invited as well. KH... Read more »

Vitamin Supplement and Truvada/Isentress combo

Dr Young,Is it OK to take K-Pax vitamin supplements with Truvada and Isentress medication. If not, is there any supplement you would recommend?Thank you for your time...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello,In general most once-daily vitamin supplements are ok to take with HIV medications. In this regard, your KPax should be fine. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know about all of the prescription and non-prescription medications that... Read more »

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Isentress Drug - Side Effects?? HELP

Posted by design36, 1 Reply

I have been taking Isentress for about a month...Adnormal dreams, Insomnia, Excessive fatique have been side effects and seem to be ones for a lot of people. Does anyone have experience with this drug? Did the side effects get better? How long... Read more »

Itchy bumps on face--On Isentress,Prezista,Norvir

Posted by llee, 2 Replies

Hi all,

my doctor put me on a combo of Isentress,Prezista,Norvir in June. Soon after I started I got itchy bumps all over my face, and also on my neck and upper chest and upper arms. According to the doctor it's because of Immune Reconstitution... Read more »

Isentress & Side Effects

Posted by design36, 3 Replies

isentress and truvada

Posted by anfan4, 2 Replies

im been on isentress and truvada for month and half and notice increased in blood pressure and any else had this problem. Will isentress cause this problem. Read more »

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