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Title: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: freakyfriday77 on September 08, 2009, 01:28:15 pm

Hello,

I'm taking Truvada, Reyataz and Norvir as my first regimen.  I've been on it for four months and was aware that there was a possible side effect of yellowing eyes as a consequence of the Reyataz.  However, I thought that the yellowing would occur after initially starting the regimen.  My eyes have started to turn yellow at month four, and a colleague pointed it out to me the other day.  It's quite noticeable.  I spoke with my hospital about it and they told me to keep an eye on it.  I am very worried though.  I don't know if this is the Reyataz or some other underlying problem.  My CD4 was over 600 and my VL undetectable two months ago.  I haven't missed any doses. 

Any advice would be appreciated?  I have to go away with work over the next couple of days, and I am worried that I should be getting this sorted out instead. 

Thanks.   

Title: Re: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: mecch on September 08, 2009, 01:58:41 pm

Told you to keep an eye on it????  They should examine you.  Sounds like you need to discuss it/test with your ID to see how your blood bilirubin levels are. He or she should be able to say if its a harmless Reyataz side effect or somthing else. 

Title: Re: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: freakyfriday77 on September 08, 2009, 02:19:07 pm

I know, that's what I thought as well when they told me to keep my eye on it.  Urgh. 

I'm tempted to just go to the walk in clinic, but I need to be in another part of the country tomorrow till Friday. 

Thanks for your advice, much appreciated!

Title: Re: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: BlueMoon on September 08, 2009, 06:35:21 pm

One person's experience, who shall go unnamed   ::) , is that the yellowing occurs mainly after using poppers.  Others here have reported that immoderate amounts of alcohol will do it. 

Title: Re: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: a2z on September 08, 2009, 10:42:42 pm

Quote from: BlueMoon on September 08, 2009, 06:35:21 pm

One person's experience, who shall go unnamed   ::) , is that the yellowing occurs mainly after using poppers.  Others here have reported that immoderate amounts of alcohol will do it. 

In my case I just had it pop up.  I noticed it did go away when I cut back on my fat intake a bit.

Title: Re: Yellow eyes, but only after four months
Post by: Inchlingblue on September 09, 2009, 01:50:28 am

This is a side effect of Rayataz and is usually not a concern, meaning if it happens when taking Rayataz it is not usually a sign of liver damage. I read online that drinking a lot of water can alleviate it, I'm not sure if that's true or not but someone online claims it worked for them.

from aidsmeds.com

Reyataz can increase levels of bilirubin, a pigment found in the liver. Increased bilirubin can cause the skin, nails, and the whites of the eyes to appear yellowish-brown. Increased bilirubin can also be a sign of liver damage. However, in people who have taken Reyataz in clinical trials, an increase in bilirubin has not been associated with any other signs of liver damage.

LINK:

http://www.aidsmeds.com/archive/Reyataz_1563.shtml