How Long Does Crixivan Take To Work

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An Overview of Crixivan (Indinavir)

in-DIN-a-veer Brand Name: Crixivan Other Name(s): IDV, indinavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Indinavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include kidney problems, rapid breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), and possibly liver problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: ...

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How long after dropping Crixivan...

Can I expect the belly to start fading, if ever. What can I do to help it?Starting Reaetaz, viread, norvir, and combivir. Also androgel, adding deca rather than oxandrin after a month due to cost. Supplementation is per Medibolics. ThanksBrock...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

It is very difficult to say. Crixivan really increases insulin resistance a lot. But studies with Reyataz have also shown increases in visceral fat. I would work out with cardio at least 4 times a week for 30 min (you need to break a sweat) and 3... Read more »

failure on crixivan, where to turn

if you are unable to tolerate crixivan after a long-term trial of taking it in combination with AZT and ddi, to what medication do you now turn? Will your virus have developed resistance to the other two protease inhibitors? Are they better...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

If the reason you can't take Crixivan (indinavir) is intolerance, then you may be able to switch drugs, because provided you were taking it regularly, you may not have develped resistance. There's no good way to know this for sure, other... Read more »

Crixivan ???

Good morning and thank you for all of your good work in helping PLWA & HIV, may God always bless you and keep youwell for your unconditional help. I am sero-negative however my long time companion of 18 years (very short time). Mylover has being...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Thanks for your kind words. I can't personally fax you information on Crixivan, but I'll try to give you some information. If your lover will be taking this drug, he will no doubt be obtaining it through Stadtlanders Pharmacy, and will... Read more »

Crixivan not very user friendly!

My question is, why would a company develope a drug soley on the basis of its efficasy against HIV? I am refering to thefact that the very things you must do to comply with the proper working mecanisms of this drug are very counter productive.Here...

Response from Joel Gallant, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

I would disagree with a few of your points. First, maintaining weight is NOT the major problem for people with AIDS. Weight loss is a symptom of a much larger problem: a high viral load leading to a deteriorating immune system. If you take care... Read more »

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Crixivan

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I am thinking of taking Crixivan. I heard it was terrible and has side effects that are bad. ANyone with expereince?

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sustiva vs crixivan

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Hello everyone!! I am a 36 year old man who has been HIV + for about 12 years. I have
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crixivan and anal fissures

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Is there anyone else out there who has been troubled with anal fissures (small tears in the rectum) since starting Crixivan? I've always been anally healthy until recently. Since they started, I have restrained from anal sex and keep a high fiber... Read more »

How long should I wait for testing to work?

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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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