Side Effects Of Atazanavir

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Atazanavir (Reyataz)

What Is Atazanavir? Atazanavir, also called Reyataz, is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Atazanavir is a protease inhibitor manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. Atazanavir was approved by the FDA in 2003. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Protease inhibitors prevent the protease enzyme from working. HIV protease acts like a chemical scissor. It cuts the raw material for HIV...

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Yellowing Skin from Atazanavir

One of the side effects listed of Atazanavir is yellowing skin, eyes and nails. What are the percentages of seeing this side effect and is there a way to treat it. I have failed other treatments and my doctor is looking into this PI. I don't...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The increased bilirubin levels seen with atazanavir generally doesn't turn the skin or eyes noticeably yellow so for most that is not a concern. If it happens (though rarely) then switching off the drug reverses the condition. KH... Read more »

Yellow eyes with atazanavir

I just began taking started atazanavir and my eyes are yellow. My doctor is taking tests but thinks it really isn't important. BUT IT IS! People ask me now all the time what is up with your eyes!!!!!!!!! ...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

This is the most common side effect with atazanavir. Usually, only 3-5% people have to stop the medication because of this, and it may get better over time. I would find something creative to tell your friends for now for the next few weeks but... Read more »

Kaletra vs Atazanavir for diarrhea

I am currently taking Kaletra, Viread, Ziagen and 3TC and having terrible problems with diarrhea. I know it's the Kaletra as I was on the other meds in the past and had none. I've tried all the usual routes--immodium, lomotil, calcium...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

If you have an undetectable viral load, you can make a single drug substitution of atazanavir for Kaletra. To date, the GI side effects of atazanavir have been less marked, and the risk of lipodystrophy may be much lower. A recent publication... Read more »

Atripla or atazanavir+ritonavir+truvada?

Hi,I will start med soon. my doctor told me start with atazanavir+ritonavir+truvada, but he told about Atripla before. my cd4 350, vl 90000. i didnt resistence test. Shoul be better start with Atripla?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Either option is an excellent choice. If you dont have results from a resistance test available the atazanavir option would be my choice due to its higher barrier for resistance. Otherwise the choice comes down to concerns about side effects (gut... Read more »

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Those taking, Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir

Posted by sweetvanilla27, 1 Reply

I am wanting to hear from anyone who have experienced taking Raltegravir, Truvada & Atazanavir and how you have got on with the meds?

I first started taking meds in May this year I was put on Truvda and Sustiva first, and was taken off them due... Read more »

need atazanavir

Posted by princealbert

Does anyone know how to access atazanavir, a new protease inhibitor not yet approved? I've got less than 20 CD4, VL 40,000, am multi-drug resistant, and don't have too many options left. I might be getting T-20, but need another good drug to add to... Read more »

Need Atazanavir

Posted by princealbert, 1 Reply

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 »

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