Getting A Prescription For Kaletra

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An Overview of Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

low-PIN-a-veer, rit-ON-uh-veer Brand Name: Kaletra Other Name(s): Aluvia, LPV/RTV, LPV/r Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors KALETRA ® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Tablets KALETRA ® (kuh-LEE-tra) (lopinavir/ritonavir) Oral Solution Read the Medication Guide that comes with KALETRA before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of...

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switching Kaletra from once to twice daily

Hi! I'm 30 and have started meds months ago with a VL of 98 000 and CD4 at 70. My combo is Kaletra ( soft-gels) twice daily and Truvada and I am now taking Septra until I get my CD4 up to 250. I got the results and I seem to be responding...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

At this stage, once your viral load is below 50 copies/mL, I would feel very comfortable with switching your Kaletra to the once daily new Kaletra formulation. There is a slightly higher risk of drug resistance developing with the once daily... Read more »

switching Kaletra from once to twice daily

Hi! I'm 30 and have started med months ago with a VL of 98 000 and CD$ at 70. My combo is Kaletra ( soft-gels) twice daily and truvada and I am now taking Septra until I get my CD4 up to 250. I got the rsults and I seem to be responding...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

The simple question is how to make the change: Just start with the next morning dose, 4 Kaletra tablets + 1 Truvada tablet, and repeat at the same time each morning, with food in all cases.The once daily Kaletra dose with the soft gel capsule caused... Read more »

Kaletra + Truvada = Always Tired ??

Hello Dr. Bob, I have been on Kaletra & Truvada for 18 months, and thank goodness they are doing their magic. I'm undectable (for a year already) 309 tcells & 20 %. My concern is, that I get tired all the time. I go to sleep at 10pm,...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hey Frankie,Congratulations on your two-year anniversary and undetectable viral load! BRAVO!Fatigue in those of us who are virally enhanced can be a particularly vexing and annoying problem. There are many potential underlying causes of... Read more »

Kaletra v Reyataz + RVR

If you have private coverage, I thought all PIs were generally tiered the same and thus have tier 2 copays (1 would be generic and 3 would be not covered or % copay). Is it common for an insurer to punish the patient for their doctor perscribing...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.Boosted protease inhibitors (those that include ritonavir) are the only ones recommended in current treatment guidelines. Lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) is a combination pill, hence one prescription (and copayment); other... Read more »

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Posted by Lovinlife, 3 Replies

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

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS CAN I EXPECT FROM KALETRA

Posted by Got2Lift, 3 Replies

Next week I am begining monotherapy on Kaletra and have no idea of what to expect as far as how ill I will be form the meds. Please let me know any experiences you had with this med and how long they last. I would not be concerned however, I leave... Read more »

Use of medication Kaletra

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

WANTED "KALETRA" USERS

Individuals currently taking the medication KALETRA are invited to participate in a "quality of life" study, consisting of a brief telephone discussion. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Compensation of $20.00 (U.S.). Please... Read more »

Use of medication KALETRA

Posted by Anonymous

WANTED KALETRA USERS

Individuals currently taking the medication KALETRA are invited to participate in a "quality of life" study, consisting of a brief telephone discussion. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Compensation of $20.00 (U.S.) Please call... Read more »

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