Compare Reyataz vs. Crixivan
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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
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- Can be effective at treating HIV infection if other medicines have not worked.
Downsides
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- 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.
Used for
- HIV infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
The Reyataz (Atazanavir) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
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
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- 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