Reyataz Heart Symptoms

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An Overview of Reyataz (Atazanavir)

at-a-za-NA-veer Brand Name: Reyataz Other Name(s): ATV, atazanavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Atazanavir can cause serious side effects. These include heart rhythm problems, severe rash, liver problems, and life-threatening drug interactions. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms that may signal heart...

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Ziagen,Emtriva and Reyataz

Dear Dr. Frascino,Any thoughts on the combination Ziagen, Emtriva and Reyataz. I have been on Truvada, Norvir and Reyataz for the last 8 months and am having some diarrhea from it. I had the Ziagen blood test and it came back negative so should be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Your problem is a common one! Gastrointestinal problems are a frequent complaint among those of us on antiretrovirals, particularly Norvir! Over time, we have become better at managing this annoying side effect by using medications to control... Read more »

Switch to Reyataz/Truvada?

My doctor and I are thinking of changing regimens from Kaletra/Combivir to Reyataz/Truvada and I wanted a second view from you. In particular, I wanted to confirm that I'm appropriately evaluating the new side effects that I might be facing...

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Thanks for the completeness of your history. There are many things to consider when making such a switch. The main motivation for this change is a) the GI side effects of your current regimen and b) the high triglycerides you have developed on... Read more »

truvada, reyataz and heart meds

My husband, just stared with truvada,reyataz and he takes lopressor,lipitor,and other heart medicines but since he stared with this meds about 2 weeks and a half ago he is been very sick with muscle pain in feet and calfs, the pain is intolerable,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

He should be evaluated promptly for muscle damage due to elevated levels of the Lipitor than can be aggravated by the Reyataz. Also, I do not recommend using unboosted Reyatax (without ritonavir) with tenofovir (a component of the Truvada) since... Read more »

truvada, reyataz and heart meds

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

He should definitely check up with his doctor. There are potential interactions between protease inhibitors and statins like Lipitor, especially if he takes the Reyataz with Novir. The muscle pain needs to be evaluated promptly. Good luck!... Read more »

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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 »

Emtriva, Reyataz, Videx Ec

Posted by pooo, 3 Replies

Are any of you on Emtriva, Reyataz or Videx Ec?? If so how are you doing on them and have you had any side effects? Read more »

Reyataz,Norvir, Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom].

Posted by Mondo

Is there anyone here at the forum taking the following cocktail?
I'm taking Reyataz[atazanavir], Norvir [ritonavir] and Kivexa [abacavir/3TC, Epzicom]. I would be interested to know how you are going with it and any problems or side effects that you... Read more »

Truvada/Reyataz/Norvir

Posted by cm82391, 4 Replies

I'm taking a combination of the the three and i'm breaking out HORRIBLY!!!

Is anyone else on these meds and having this issues? Or one of the three above?

Or do I just have really bad skin? Read more »

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