Compare Lexiva vs. Aptivus
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats HIV infection.
Aptivus (tipranavir) is not the first-choice treatment for HIV because it can cause more side effects and drug interactions than similar alternatives.
Upsides
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- Aptivus (tipranavir) comes in liquid form if you have trouble swallowing pills.
- Children as young as 2 years old can use Aptivus (tipranavir) safely and effectively.
Downsides
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- Aptivus (tipranavir) can cause high cholesterol and high blood sugars.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) isn't a good option if you have a sulfa allergy.
- Use barrier contraceptives, like condoms, when taking Aptivus (tipranavir) because it can make birth control pills less effective.
- Aptivus (tipranavir) should always be taken with Norvir (ritonavir) to be effective.
Used for
- HIV infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
The Lexiva (Fosamprenavir) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
20possible side effects
- Diarrhea15%
- Nausea9%
- Fever8%
- Vomiting6%
- Fatigue6%
- Headache5%
- Abdominal pain4%
- High triglycerides4%
- Low red blood cells3%
- Decreased weight3%
- High cholesterol3%
- Rash3%
- Low white blood cells2%
- Upper abdominal pain2%
- Elevated liver function tests2%
- Dehydration2%
- Muscle pain2%
- Nerve damage2%
- Insomnia2%
- Shortness of breath2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Bleeding in the brain
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medication
- Change in HIV therapy
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Rash
- Sulfa allergy
- Fat redistribution
- HIV treatment