Reaction To Darunavir

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An Overview of Prezista (Darunavir, TMC114)

dar-UE-na-vir Brand Name: Prezista Other Name(s): TMC 114, TMC114 Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Patient Information PREZISTA (pre-ZIS-ta) Darunavir Read this Patient Information before you start taking PREZISTA and each time you get a refill. There may be new information.This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor or healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is...

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Darunavir or not to Darunavir + Low WBC

Hi Joe,I have another question for you. I have recently seen my consultant, and he has suggested changing PI's from Atazanavir to Darunavir. He quotes a few studies that suggest additional benefit for DRV. At the moment I'm undetectable on...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Michael,Thanks for your questions. Darunavir is now approved for both first line treatment as well as for treatment experienced patients. It is a very potent protease inhibitor, but potency does not seem to be an issue with your regimen since you... Read more »

Darunavir, Ritonavir and Augmentin

I have been prescribed Augmentin for the treatment of bronchitis. Can this be taken with Darunavir and Ritonavir?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Generally OK to take darunavir/ritonavir with Augmentin. KH... Read more »

darunavir & CNS effects

My BF is on darunavir (among others) - since he has started this drug, he has been experiencing patches of dizziness (he calls it "wonkiness) after taking it. Would this be from the darunavir, or is it more likely to be caused by interactions...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Either the daurunavir or the accompanying ritonavir may be the most likely of his HIV drugs to cause some periods of dizziness. For most patients that complaint stabilizes/settles down after several months. KH... Read more »

Concerned with Darunavir dosage

Dear Docs, I am a hospital pharmacist who does a lot of HIV care and meds review and came across a patient with a dose of Darunavir that I can't make sense of. The pt is on Etravirine, Lamivudine, Raltegravir with correct dosing, and boosted...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Dear Stephan,I wish there were more hospital pharmacists like you who really look into the doses and use of antiretrovirals. I agree I cannot think of any data to suypport the dose. The usual dose of darunavir here would be 600 mg twice daily.... Read more »

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my strange reaction

Posted by midwestguy143, 2 Replies

I tested positive on March 24, 2009. The thing that surprised me, and my friends was my reaction -- none really. Just something else in my life. I had lost my job many months ago, and with the job market being so tough, I've gotten used to the... Read more »

allergic reactions

Posted by TRex, 2 Replies

Has anyone who is HIV positive had a lot of allergic reactiosn to antibiotics? I had two allergic reactions (the Bactrim one was the one who made me ask for the HIV test).the other one is Keflex. I am on Augmentin now and woke up with another... Read more »

antibiotic reaction

Posted by princealbert

After one week on augmentin, a pick line and beginning IV antibiotics (only one dose), I had a horrible drug reaction.
But four days later, I still walk around itchy and red, feeling like I just rolled around in poison ivy.
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