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About HIV

You have HIV. Here's the good news: That's just the beginning of the story, not the end. More good news: Your friends and family have your back. Here you'll find clear facts about the treatment. You'll also find the HIV resources you need. Thanks to advances in medicine, there's a lot you can do to treat HIV. It's about getting the support you need.

New to the issue of HIV and treating the condition? You may want a refresher on the basics of HIV.

It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about HIV and what you're experiencing. This is a good idea whether you're on a regimen or just starting one. For ways to continue the conversation, see our Doctor Discussion Guide.

HIV and your body:
what you need to know

Learn about the life cycle of HIV in your body with a video that shows what's happening in your CD4 cells.

How the Virus Works

Keep your treatment on track

Learn about the different types of treatment and the importance of sticking with your doctor-recommended treatment.

HIV Treatments

More information:
always a good idea

Separate myth from fact, with answers about HIV treatment.

HIV Facts
HIV in the Body

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LEXIVA® (fosamprenavir calcium)

Indication and Usage:

LEXIVA is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV infection.

  • The PI-experienced–patient study was not large enough to reach a definitive conclusion that LEXIVA/ritonavir and lopinavir/ritonavir are clinically equivalent
  • Once-daily administration of LEXIVA plus ritonavir is not recommended for PI- experienced patients or any pediatric patients

LEXIVA does not cure HIV or prevent passing HIV to others.

Important Safety Information

  • You should not take LEXIVA if you have had an allergic reaction to LEXIVA or AGENERASE® (amprenavir)
  • High blood sugar, diabetes or worsening of diabetes, and bleeding in hemophiliacs have occurred in some patients taking protease inhibitors
  • When you start taking HIV medicines, your immune system may get stronger and could begin to fight infections that have been hidden in your body, such as pneumonia, herpes virus, or tuberculosis. If you have new symptoms after starting your HIV medicines, be sure to tell your doctor
  • Changes in body fat may occur in some patients taking antiretroviral therapy. The cause and long-term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time
  • Skin rashes can occur in patients taking LEXIVA. Rarely, rashes were severe or life threatening
  • Opportunistic infections can develop when you have HIV and your immune system is weak. It is very important that you see your healthcare provider regularly while you are taking LEXIVA to discuss any side effects or concerns
  • Kidney stones have been reported in patients taking LEXIVA. Tell your healthcare provider if you have pain in your side, blood in your urine, or pain when you urinate.
  • Most common side effects in clinical studies were diarrhea, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting. In most cases, these side effects did not cause people to stop taking their medicine

Drug Interactions

  • LEXIVA should not be taken with: AGENERASE® (amprenavir), Halcion® (triazolam), ergot medications (Cafergot®, Migranal®, D.H.E. 45®, and others), Propulsid® (cisapride), Versed® (midazolam), Orap® (pimozide), Zocor® (simvastatin), Mevacor® (lovastatin), Rifadin® (rifampin), Rescriptor® (delavirdine mesylate), or St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum). If you are taking Norvir® (ritonavir), you should not take Tambocor® (flecainide), or Rythmol® (propafenone hydrochloride)
  • Serious and/or life-threatening events could occur between LEXIVA and other medications, including Cordarone® (amiodarone), lidocaine (intravenous only), Elavil® (amitriptyline HCl) and Tofranil® (imipramine pamoate), tricyclic antidepressants, and Quinaglute® (quinidine)
  • Women who use birth control should choose a different kind of contraception. LEXIVA can affect the safety and effectiveness of birth control pills.
  • Patients taking Viagra® (sildenafil citrate) or LEVITRA® (vardenafil HCl) with LEXIVA may be at an increased risk of side effects
  • This list of drug interactions is not complete. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking or plan to take, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbals

Resistance

  • Missing or skipping doses of your medicine may make it easier for the virus to mutate and multiply. Your medicines may not work as well against a mutated virus and you may become cross-resistant to other HIV medicines. It's important to take your medicine exactly as prescribed.