Compare Reyataz vs. Aptivus
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats HIV infection.
Reyataz (atazanavir) works well with other HIV medicines to treat HIV, but it's not a first-line choice due to its side effects, and you must take it with food.
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
- If first-line choices for HIV medicines are not an option, Reyataz (atazanavir) is a good alternative to consider.
- Conveniently taken once daily.
- Available in powder form for mixing if pills are hard to swallow.
- A safer choice than Prezista (darunavir) or Prezcobix (darunavir/cobicistat) for people with heart problems.
- Good choice for people with kidney problems.
- 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
- Reyataz (atazanavir) can interact with many other medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping medicines.
- Not a good choice for people with uncontrolled diabetes, liver problems, or history of gallstones or kidney stones.
- Needs to be taken with other HIV medicines.
- Reyataz (atazanavir) powder contains phenylalanine, which is harmful to people who can't digest phenylalanine (i.e., phenylketonuria).
- 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.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Powder
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
13possible side effects
- Nausea14%
- Yellowing of skin and eyes9%
- Rash7%
- Headache6%
- Vomiting4%
- Stomach pain4%
- Burning or tingling in hands, arms, legs, or feet4%
- Muscle pain4%
- Trouble sleeping3%
- Diarrhea3%
- Dizziness2%
- Fever2%
- Depression2%
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
- Changes in heartbeat
- History of heartbeat problems
- Taking other medicines that can affect your heartbeat
- High bilirubin levels
- New or worsening diabetes
- Diabetes
- Immune reconstitution syndrome
- HIV
- Exposure to other infections
- Start of a new HIV medicine
- Change in HIV therapy
- Liver damage
- History of liver damage
- Hepatitis B or C
- Severe skin reactions
- 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