Missed Dose Selzentry

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An Overview of Selzentry (Maraviroc, Celsentri)

mah-RAV-er-rock Brand Name: Selzentry Other Name(s): MVC Drug Class: Entry and Fusion Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Maraviroc can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include liver problems and heart problems. An allergic reaction may happen before liver problems occur. Stop taking maraviroc and call your health care provider right away if you have any of the following...

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If I miss and dose, should I double dose?

I just realized that I missed my morning dose of kaletra (though I took my emtriva and the other one whose name escapes me.) I just took my evening dose of 3. Should I double up on my kaletra (take 3 more now in the evening for a total of 6) or...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

No. If you miss a dose and 12 hours haveelapsed, you should just resume taking the normal dosage.If you missed a dose and discovered the error6 hours after it was due, I would advise you to take the next dose at that moment, and thengradually... Read more »

Missed doses / double doses

Hello Dr.I have a general question and one concern. First, the concern: I think I missed one doses of Atripla. My last numbers were 77 viral load, almost three months ago, so I would expect to be undetectable now. I think I missed it for one day...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting.A single viral load of 77 has no real importance- especially if the preceding tests were undetectable. While it's not a perfect score, our medications do a very good job in suppressing the virus. Remember, the goal... Read more »

follow up about Selzentry and Isentress

Dear Dr McGowan,Hi! This is Felicia again. Thanks for answering. I wanted to clarify that I have never been on treatment until 2 years ago = the only drugs I have taken are Kaletra and Truvada for 2 years now. Also, I have taken the tropism test...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Felicia, one thing you should look into is the Co-pay coverage cards that are avaialable from the manufacturers for most of the ARVs. Some cover up to $400 per month in co-pays. This may help you stay on your regimen. Ask your pharmacist or... Read more »

Missed 2 doses

Don: What are the chances that Fuzeon will develop resistance if missed 2 doses. I know the importance of compliance. Will work on making sure this doesn't happen again. Thanks....

Response from Don Kurtyka, ARNP

University of South Florida School of Medicine

You should be fine with two missed doses. The most important point is that you recognize the importance of taking all doses of your medication and you want to make sure that it doesn't happen again!--dk... Read more »

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Isentress,reyataz, selzentry ,horrible bladder/ colon/ joint pains

Posted by Ginger35

Been on the first 2 meds 3 years was having mild cramps and colon problems ocational head acks, then lil over year ago added the selzentry , numbers got better but I started feeling worse , bladder feels like have pee all the time even if don't,... Read more »

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It is so good to be back, I and my husband have been very busy with blood work, trying to get a head doc---long, long waiting list for that with an HMO, and just dealing with life in general. Also we went to the Northern Lights ALternatives, which... Read more »

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