Taking Lexiva With Hiv Meds

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An Overview of Lexiva (Fosamprenavir, Telzir)

FOS-am-pren-a-veer Brand Name: Lexiva Other Name: FPV, fosamprenavir calcium Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Fosamprenavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include severe skin reactions or rash. If you get a rash with any of the following symptoms, stop taking fosamprenavir and contact your health care provider or get medical help right away: ...

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Taking only 2 of 3 RX HIV Meds

I take Lexiva, Zerit and Epivir.I ran out of Lexiva for 5 days and decided not to take my Zerit and Epivir until I got a new supply of Lexiva so i can take all three meds at the same time.Is it most likely best to have continued to taken the...

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

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your post.You did the right (if not optimal) thing. It's really never a good idea to take only 2 of your 3 ongoing HIV medications. Had you done this, after 5 days, you'd only have d4T (Zerit) and 3TC (Epivir) in your body-- a... Read more »

Lexiva, Intelence & Isentress

I'm a 37yr old woman and my doctor recently changed my HAART to Lexiva, Intelence & Isentress. I've been taking them now for about 3 months. I'd noticed shortly after I started taking them that my mouth & lips felt...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I have no experience with Lexiva and etravirine which is a combination with possible negative drug interactions so that combination is usually not recommended. Also are you taking the Lexiva with ritonavir (norvir)-that is recommended if you have... Read more »

LEXIVA and REYATAZ - lypo issues?

How lypo-friendly is LEXIVA and REYATAZ?For those of us who cannot take an NNRTI, what other main lypo friendly meds are there?When will the newer NNRTI drugs and similiar lypo friendly drugs be available?Thank you for your help....

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

THere is not a lot of body shape data on either of these protease inhibitors. A study comparing Sustiva and Reyataz (without Norvir) did find that they were about the same as far as any gain in fat in the belly. With both groups there was an... Read more »

Isentress and lexiva

After 11yrs on Trizivir, I have opted to change Meds and my Dr is recommending Isentress and lexiva! My Tcells count have alway been 900 to 980 and because of lypo on face I felt it was time for a change. While I'm doing some research on...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The AZT in Trizivir is believed to contribute to increased risk for fat loss (lipoatrophy). Trizivir is not a preferred/recommended stand along HIV treatment in the US partly due to concerns about fat loss as well as initial/long term efficicy... Read more »

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taking hiv meds to Russia and Eastern Europe

Posted by Anonymous

I'm traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe this summer. I'm concerned that I might have a problem going through customs in these countries if my HIV meds are spotted. Has anyone taken their HIV meds to these countries? What happened? Any advice?... Read more »

Starting Therapy Need Info-Lexiva/Combivir

Posted by dretti, 3 Replies

I tested+ a month ago,still adapting,my doc wants to start therapy.Any experience from anybody taking lexiva/combivir
Any side effects experienced,my major fear, any changes in your physical appearence.Anyone with any advice would greatly be... Read more »

22 poz..stopped taking meds/not disclosing status

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Just found out, husband stopped taking meds ...

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