Atazanavir: how to take it safely
Reyataz
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats HIV. It is usually taken together with ritonavir.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it every day, even when you feel well.
When to take it
Take it once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Omeprazole and other acid-reducing medicines unless your doctor says so.
- Antacids within 2 hours.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or heart rhythm problems.
- Missing doses or stopping without advice. This can make the virus resistant and the medicine stop working.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines and herbal products you take.
Possible side effects
Nausea, headache, yellow eyes or skin (usually harmless), stomach pain.
Get help if
Severe rash, fainting, palpitations, dark urine or severe stomach pain: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.