Taking Crixivan With Hiv Meds

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

An Overview of Crixivan (Indinavir)

in-DIN-a-veer Brand Name: Crixivan Other Name(s): IDV, indinavir sulfate Drug Class: Protease Inhibitors Approved Use: Treatment of HIV Infection WARNING: Indinavir can cause serious, life-threatening side effects. These include kidney problems, rapid breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), and possibly liver problems. Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: ...

Ask the Experts

Crixivan +norvir and cholesterol

Doctor once I tried to swicth from crixivan 3x a day to crixivan 2x day plus norir. The lab test were good except cholesterol lipids went up. Then I went back to the old crixivan way. After so many years taking that drug I am extremly tired of...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

Probably the Norvir in your combination is contributing most significantly to your elevated cholesterol. It is important to review your options with your health care provider; you should consider adding a cholesterol lowering agent such as... Read more »

Taking Crixivan+Zerit+Videx and supplements

Firstly, thanks for your wonderful program- it has added tremendously to my quality of life.I'm in Oklahoma, where the docs are scared sh*tless of the OSBI'd drug enforcement unit. So they will find any excuse to NOT prescribe anabolics,...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Brock:You seem to know what you are doing. But I am concerned about the long term toxicities of Videx plus Zerit (some of the problems are lactic acidosis, faty liver, neuropathy, facial wasting, muscle myopathy, etc) Many doctors are not... Read more »

Long term side effects of Crixivan and Combivir

I am a State Correction Officer and while preforming my duties I was exposed to an inmates blood. The inmate refused to take a refused to submit to a blood test therefore i was placed on Crixivan and Combivir 3 times a day for a month. I had...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

I believe that some patients can have liver and GI side effects from those meds that can take months to diminish. I have taken a single dose of those meds and it threw me off for a week! Depending which liver enzymes are elevated often they may... Read more »

From Crixivan to viramune

Hi, I have been on crix+combivir for about 5 years with great success. My viral load was <50 and T 880 as of the last time I was tested. Timing and food restrictions almost made me stop taking the medications. I asked my doctor for other options...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

Well - you are right on target with the concerns you raised about the switch.We have learned that there are a few factors that differ between these antiviral meds. One is this concept of the genetic barrier to resistance. This means, simply - how... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

sustiva vs crixivan

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello everyone!! I am a 36 year old man who has been HIV + for about 12 years. I have
been on long term "cocktail therapy" (Crixivan /Combivir) for almost 3 years. My CD4
counts have risen from an all time low of 65 to... Read more »

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 »

22 poz..stopped taking meds/not disclosing status

Posted by Anonymous, 16 Replies

i was diagnosed hiv+ december 2003. i had an insane viral load of over a million. my initial cd4 was 280. i began taking medication and within 2 months i gained back the 50 pounds of weight i lost and became healthier than ive ever been before. i... Read more »

Just found out, husband stopped taking meds ...

Posted by Zaverolis, 2 Replies

almost 9 months ago. He has been in the best condition health wise since I've known him. 2 years ago, he was diagnosed with non hodgekins lymphoma. Prior to this, he was told he had AIDS and was taking aids meds since 2000.

Now, I am thinking... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>