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How Soon After Truvada Can I Take Kaletra

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Truvada+Kaletra or Truvada+Viramune

Hi, I'm ready to start meds for first time and my Dr. has recommended two options for me. Truvada+Kaletra or Truvada+Viramune. I would like the option that has the least side effects and least toxic. I'm a little concerned with the...
Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Response from Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Both of those regimens are very effective in treating HIV, but the side effects profiles are quite different. Kaletra has been associated more with gastrointestinal side effects, such a change in bowel movements, and alterations on your lipids,... Read more »

Truvada, Kaletra and Abacavir

Dear Dr. Frascino, Thank you so much for all you do. My brother in Africa started Abacavir,... Read more »

Truvada/Kaletra difficulty breathing

I am taking Kaletra and Truvada and having good success. However, I am having difficulty breathing.... Read more »
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FAQs About Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

Starting Treatment | Switching Treatment | Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Switching Formulations | Monotherapy Starting Treatment Recently switched to Kaletra, but my viral load is still delectable. Should I worry? I recently... Read more »
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Johnson & Johnson Says Prezista Matches Kaletra in HIV Trial

Johnson & Johnson's Prezista was as effective as Abbott Laboratories Inc.'s Kaletra in reducing HIV to undetectable levels in a population of treatment-nave patients, according to a new study. The results of the late-stage trial were presented... Read more »
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HIV Treatment News From the 48th ICAAC

Prezista in Children A Better Trofile Isentress vs. Sustiva One Drug Only: Kaletra More One Drug: Kaletra Syphilis and HIV Epzicom vs. Truvada HIV Therapy and Bone Loss Prezista in Children The new-and-improved HIV protease... Read more »
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CASTLE Study Compares Reyataz to Kaletra

A poster presented at the joint 2008 ICAAC/IDSA meeting in Washington, DC found that after 96 weeks more people taking Reyataz (atazanavir) boosted with Norvir (ritonavir) once daily had HIV levels below 50 copies compared to those taking Kaletra... Read more »
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New Kaletra Formulation.....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Hello.
I am looking at changing from Sustiva to Kaletra (My Nuke backbone is Truvada), however I have concerns about the side effect profile of Kaletra.
I hear that the newer formulation of Kaletra has less side effects that the old one - has anyone... Read more »

First Regimen = Sustiva + Combivir + Kaletra?

Posted by placation, 4 Replies
Hey guys (and gals). I am sure this has been addressed in some other post through some other thread in the past, but it would take forever to try to find those messages. So, here's my question and my issues...

My doc subscribed Sustiva + Combivir +... Read more »

kaletra

Posted by Lovinlife, 3 Replies
Has anybody taken kaletra? I just started it. Am wondering what I can expect....... 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 »

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