Compare Reyataz vs. Crixivan
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.
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.
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.
- Can be effective at treating HIV infection if other medicines have not worked.
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).
- 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.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Powder
- Pill
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%
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%
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
- 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