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Useful links

The following is a list of helpful Web sites that provide additional information about HIV, its treatment, and tips on living with the condition.

Useful Web sites about HIV

APositiveLife.com—this Web site features real people telling their stories about HIV. It also provides information on living with HIV, conditions related to HIV infection, HIV treatment, and more

TreatHIV.com—this Web site provides information about HIV treatment and tips for making the most of your options

AIDSmeds.com—this Web site is designed to provide information on HIV treatment options

FreeHIVinfo.com—its goal is to facilitate empowered and informed interactions between HIV-infected consumers and their healthcare providers about pharmaceutical and complementary treatments that will increase the length and quality of their lives

HIVandHepatitis.com—this site strives to create a quality online publication that provides accurate, timely, and cutting-edge information about treatment for HIV/AIDS, chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and
co-infection with HIV/HCV and HIV/HBV

ProjectInform.org—this national, nonprofit organization has been educating people about HIV since 1985. This Web site has information on a variety of topics related to HIV, including everything from how to pick a healthcare provider to treatment options

TheBody.com—the most-visited site about HIV on the Internet

TheWellProject.org—this Web site was created to address the HIV-related needs that are unique to women

See the full Prescribing Information for LEXIVA

LEXIVA^® (fosamprenavir calcium)

Indication and Usage:

LEXIVA treats HIV infection in adults. It should always be used in combination with other HIV medicines. These medicines do not cure HIV infection/AIDS 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
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