How Long Does Reyataz Take To Work

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An Overview of Reyataz (Atazanavir)

at-a-za-NA-veer Brand Name: Reyataz Other Name(s): ATV, BMS 232632 (atazanavir), BMS-232632-05 (atazanavir sulfate) Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors What is atazanavir? Atazanavir is a type of medicine called a protease inhibitor (PI). It works by blocking protease, a protein that HIV needs to make more copies of itself. During the normal HIV life cycle, an HIV protein called protease cuts long chains of HIV proteins into...

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taking reyataz, norvir and truvada

one question doc, i just switch my hiv med to reyataz, norvir and truvada due to my rising viral load. what i would like to know, is can all three meds be taken at the exact same time or they have to be space apart?...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for the question.Yes, all of the meds can be taken at the same time. I would recommend this as long as they do not upset your stomach. Best to get them out of the way all at once.At the very least the Norvir and Reyataz should be taken... Read more »

Reyataz related jaundice and UV light

I recently dropped to a CD4 of 203 and in 3 months went back up to 461 with no change other then I became a vegatarian. Since then I have gotten yellow eyes and skin, I hadn't noticed until my doc an family pointed it out. All that aside, I...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

That is such an interesting question. In babies with elevated bilirubin, we sometimes expose them to UV light to reduce the coloration of the skin and help metabolize the bilirubin. However, in those cases, we are expecting the baby to start... Read more »

reyataz and belly fat??

Is there any reports about bad side effects from reyataz? I am poz 15 years, vl undetectible cd4 1150 in prettr good health. I have gained 20 pounds since starting reytaz! I thought less norvir would be good? I am also on sustivia,ziagen and one...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Good questions. There is not much published information on fat issues for persons taking ritonavir/atazanavir + Sustiva + Ziagen. Diet and exercise helps some patients. Growth hormone or growth hormone releasing factor are under study for reducing... Read more »

Is it the Reyataz or the Combivir ?

Hello Doctors,Thank you for taking the time to answer my question, I really appreciate this forum.After a 12 month Doctor-approved drug holiday, I am back on meds (Reyataz and Combivir). After 3 weeks on this combo, cd4's went from 450 to 690,...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Thanks for your kind comments about the site.I am pleased that your treatment is working so fast. It would be unrealistic for your viral load to be undetectable this quickly...You have dropped almost THREE logs of virus over three weeks. Well... Read more »

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Norvir-Truvada-Reyataz any1 on this combo

Posted by light001, 2 Replies

hello
Just went to a new DR said to go with this combo and i am wondering did it help anyone. i used to take Combivir and Crixivan and he said those are old meds no one takes them anymore there is so much better out there now...is he correct are... Read more »

Reyataz/Norvir/Truvada/Epzicom...morning or night?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm starting in a study, and I just got my meds today. I'll be on Reyataz boosted with Norvir, and either Epzicom or Truvada (I won't know which).

Does anyone know if there are any advantages to taking these meds in the morning as opposed to the... Read more »

Reyataz+Norvir+Truvada?

Posted by markman, 3 Replies

I have poz for about 4 years but have never been on meds. My cd4 has been in the 400s and last time was over 500. I feel pretty good. But my doctor has gone ahead and prescribed me the meds. I had two choices: 1. Atripla or 2.... Read more »

How long should I wait for testing to work?

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My girlfriend watched a video in school saying that it could take ten years, while testing every five months, to determine if you have AID's. Is there any truth to that? Read more »

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