Truvada Kaletra And The Effects On The Liver

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Lopinavir + Ritonavir (Kaletra)

What Is Lopinavir? Lopinavir is a drug used as part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). It is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. Lopinavir is a protease inhibitor. The amount of lopinavir in the blood stream stays much higher if it is taken with a small amount of ritonavir, another protease inhibitor. See Fact Sheet 442 for more information on ritonavir. Kaletra&REG; is a combination of lopinavir and ritonavir in the same tablet. In...

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Truvada+Kaletra or Truvada+Viramune

Hi, I'm ready to start meds for first time and my Dr. has recommended two options for me. Truvada+Kaletra or Truvada+Viramune. I would like the option that has the least side effects and least toxic. I'm a little concerned with the...

Response from Edwin DeJesus, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Both of those regimens are very effective in treating HIV, but the side effects profiles are quite different. Kaletra has been associated more with gastrointestinal side effects, such a change in bowel movements, and alterations on your lipids,... Read more »

Side effects in Truvada/Kaletra treatment

I began treatment a year ago with Combivir/Kaletra and did very well, with my TCell count rising from 200 to 429, and my viral load dropping from 322,000 to undetectable. I developed lactic acidosis and my Dr. took me off all meds for 2 months. He...

Response from Renslow Sherer, M.D.

University of Chicago Hospitals

Your story is important because of the lactic acidosis, which is an uncommon but serious complication of the NRTIs (zidovudine and, to a lesser extent, lamivudine).When people with hepatitis B start on ART, it is not uncommon for them to experience... Read more »

Side effects in Truvada/Kaletra treatment

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The risk for lactic acidosis with Truvada (tenofovir + FTC) is likley less than with Combivir (AZT + 3TC) since Truvada lacks a thymidine analogue. There is actually more data on the use of abacavir substituted for AZT with generally good outcomes... Read more »

PEP Truvada and Kaletra. EXERCISE AND DIET?

Hello Dr McGowan, So this is going to be my second time taking PEP and now I'm feeling the side of effects of Fatigue and Diarrhea. The first time I took PEP I was able to tolerate it but this time I've been feeling the effects. I was...

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

North Shore University Hospital

Dear Fernando,Sorry that you are feeling sick. If you are taking a protease inhibitor (like Kaletra or Reyataz) eating with the meds can help. If you are on efavirenz (Sustiva or Atripla) taking it on an empty stomach may help. Anemia can occur... Read more »

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kaletra side effects

Posted by brendaelisa, 4 Replies

Does anybody knows if kaletra's side effect is excesive diharrea.

My cousin has hiv-type 1 and we are giving him Kaletra but it is giving him a masive diharrea and he got a cut on his rectum.

He has diabetes is 44 yeras old. and all this is new for us... Read more »

New Kaletra Formulation.....

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello.
I am looking at changing from Sustiva to Kaletra (My Nuke backbone is Truvada), however I have concerns about the side effect profile of Kaletra.
I hear that the newer formulation of Kaletra has less side effects that the old one - has anyone... Read more »

Isentress plus Kaletra

Posted by Danigirl, 2 Replies

Has anyone taken a combination of Isentress and Kaletra? My husbands ID doctor called in this prescription after he had a reaction from the Atripla. We are new at this but I understand that traditionally the two aren't given together. The only... Read more »

Started taking Truvada for PEP...any tips?

Posted by glam89, 1 Reply

Im starting Truvada for 30 days and i know there are going to be side effects but do anyone have any tips for me to make it a bit easier. What pain reliever fever reducer medications can i take without it damaging my liver even more? Is Ibuprofen... Read more »

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