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Author Topic: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)  (Read 4079 times)

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Offline Leo114

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Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« on: April 24, 2013, 08:01:51 pm »
I am starting meds for the first time.  Very nervous about the side effects of these meds.  Is anyone familiar with this combo?

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2013, 08:23:40 am »
I have been on this combo for 3 1/2 years already. No side effect as far as I can tell. Don't worry. 

Offline Leo114

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2013, 08:16:11 pm »
Thanks Mark.  Any initial reactions? Do you recommend taking them at night before bed in the morning? 

Offline NESAROCO

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2013, 11:05:55 pm »
Thanks Mark.  Any initial reactions? Do you recommend taking them at night before bed in the morning?
I have had one week taking this combo in the night some effects were dizzy, nauseous and yellow eyes, some  one has those effects?
thanks

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2013, 09:19:14 am »
I have had one week taking this combo in the night some effects were dizzy, nauseous and yellow eyes, some  one has those effects?
thanks

Ritonavir (Norvir) can make some people nauseous and/or give them diarrhea. These are well-known side effects of this med and often subside within a few weeks.

Increased - but not harmful - bilirubin levels are a common side-effect from Reyataz (atazanavir) and that is what makes your eyes yellow. This is something that may also subside within a few weeks, but it does persist in some people.

If it's a problem, a simple switch to another, very similar PI called Prezista (darunavir) -  which does not carry this side effect of increased bilirubin levels - may be in order. Switching to Prezista does not mean you'd have to change any other of your hiv meds.

You should give this combo a few more weeks (4-6 or so) and if things don't settle down, it would be time to talk to your doctor about it. Give your body a chance to adjust before you hit the panic button.

You can read more about the meds you're on (and what side-effects they may cause) in our Treatments pages.
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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2013, 07:15:38 pm »
1 year and a half on this combo and no side effects so far. I dreaded to be on this combo because of ritonavir side effects (mainly diarrhea).

Bilirubin levels are high, but only noticeable on blood tests. No noticeable jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes). No diarrhea and no loose stools.


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Offline Leo114

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2013, 08:20:27 pm »
Thank you all for the input.  Does anyone know if it's ok to take over the counter allergy medicine with this combo?

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2013, 02:48:13 pm »
Yes, it is - matt
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Offline Leo114

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Re: Combo (Atazanavir, emtricitabine/tenofovir, ritonavir)
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2013, 11:50:53 pm »
Thanks for the help Matt.

 


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