Compare Crixivan vs. Kaletra
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats HIV infection.
Crixivan (indinavir) is a good alternative drug used with other medications to treat HIV, but is not a first-choice treatment because of its side effects and many drug interactions.
Treats HIV infection.
Kaletra (lopinavir / ritonavir) is not commonly used to treat HIV because of its side effects and the number of pills you have to take daily.
Upsides
- Can be effective at treating HIV infection if other medicines have not worked.
- Kaletra (lopinavir / ritonavir) can be taken once or twice daily.
- Tablets can be taken with or without food.
- An oral solution is available if tablets are hard to swallow.
Downsides
- Crixivan (indinavir) interacts with many other drugs. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medications.
- Crixivan (indinavir) can cause kidney stones so it's important to stay hydrated.
- Crixivan (indinavir) might cause yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- Crixivan (indinavir) can cause high cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood sugar levels.
- Has more side-effects compared to newer medicines that work like it.
- You may have to take up to 4 tablets to meet your required daily dose.
- Interacts with many other medicines and supplements.
- Can increase your risk for a heart attack.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
21possible side effects
- Abdominal pain17%
- Kidney stones12%
- Nausea12%
- Elevated serum bilirubin12%
- Vomiting8%
- Back pain8%
- Headache5%
- Itching4%
- Diarrhea3%
- Acid regurgitation3%
- Anorexia3%
- Dizziness3%
- Metallic taste3%
- Weakness/fatigue2%
- Fever2%
- Discomfort2%
- Increased appetite2%
- Indigestion2%
- Yellowing of skin and eyes2%
- Sleepiness2%
- Cough2%
35possible side effects
- Diarrhea20%
- Upper respiratory tract infection14%
- Nausea10%
- Fatigue and weakness8%
- Lower respiratory tract infection8%
- Vomiting7%
- High cholesterol7%
- Bone, joint and back pain7%
- Abdominal pain6%
- High fats6%
- Headaches including migraines6%
- Hepatitis and changes in liver function tests4%
- Insomnia4%
- Anxiety4%
- Skin rashes4%
- Inflammation in the stomach or intestines3%
- Skin allergies, hives and facial swelling3%
- Skin infections3%
- Anemia2%
- Decreased white blood cells2%
- Indigestion2%
- Pancreatitis2%
- Acid reflux2%
- Hemorrhoids2%
- Weight loss2%
- Loss of appetite2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Nerve damage2%
- Dizziness2%
- Erectile dysfunction2%
- Menstrual bleeding problems2%
- Changes in fat distribution2%
- Eczema2%
- Night sweats2%
- High blood pressure2%
Risks and risk factors
- New onset or worsened diabetes
- Use of protease inhibitors
- Diabetes
- Hemolytic anemia
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Drug interactions
- Kidney stones
- Children
- Dehydration
- Fat redistribution
- HIV treatment
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Heart (atrioventricular) block
- Use with other QT or PR prolonging drugs
- History of heart disease
- Low potassium levels
- Immune recovery syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Fat redistribution
- New or worsening diabetes
- Use of protease inhibitors
- Diabetes
- Pancreatitis
- Advanced HIV disease
- History of pancreatitis