Going Off Kaletra And Diarrhea

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Some other products that are usually sold to treat constipation can also help with diarrhea. These products contain "soluble" fiber that adds bulk and absorbs water. This includes products like Metamucil, Citrucel, or other products that contain psyllium. 3. Alternative Therapies for Diarrhea: Acidophilus capsules (which contain helpful bacteria) can help restore normal digestion, especially when you are taking antibiotics. Some types of...

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New kaletra formulation and increased diarrhea

I know the new formula of kaletra is supposed to reduce the GI side effects associated with it. I am not sure exactly what is going on with me, but when I stop the kaletra for a couple of days( I know- not a good idea), the diarrhea goes away. On...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Yes, a minority of my patients have reportd an increase in GI problems with the new "improved" Kaletra. Since I believe the old Kaletra will soon be unavailable then a switch to an alternative drug (a boosted PI such as with atazanavir,... Read more »

New kaletra formulation and increased diarrhea-followup

Hi Doc, about this person's concern, I recently started Kaletra with Epzicom & Truvada (one of which is a placebo) and every night I take 6 pills with Sugar Cane Juice (Yoga branch). When I dont take it with the sugar cane juice the next...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Thanks for posting that suggestion. I hadn't heard of that but will keep my eyes/ears open for more on that tactic. KH... Read more »

Reyataz better for diarrhea compared to Kaletra?

Currently I'm on a Kaletra-based regimine and suffering from diarrhea and GI problems. Generally speaking, would a switch from Kaletra to rReyataz result in an improvement with these side effects? Also, do you know if Reyataz is less likely to...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Yes, in general, Reyataz is associated with less diarrhea than Kaletra and a switch will often result in improvement in GI side effects. We don't know about lipoatrophy and Reyataz versus Kaletra. Actually, lipoatrophy (fat loss) seems to be... Read more »

Diarrhea and Kaletra

Dear Dr,My friend has take Kaletra and other HIV anti-drug. His CD4 is 246. He gets diarrhea two times per day almost everyday even he tried to eat safe food. Do you think diarrhea is side affect of Kaletra? If so, how does he cope it? Before he...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Kaletra can cause diarrhea in some patients though there can be other causes that merit consideration. If the diarrhea is due to the Kaletra a number of intervnetions can be tried. Taking calcium supplements, loperamide, bran or other fiber... Read more »

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