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Disclaimer: This information is not meant to substitute for professional advice; please consult your medical provider or pharmacist.

Drug Dosing Toolkit

Reyataz (atazanavir)

Type of Drug: Protease Inhibitor (PI)

Approved adult dosing

two 200 mg capsules Reyataz, once a day

  • Daily

    Reyataz 200Reyataz 200

    Reyataz 200 mg

Note: This dose may not be appropriate for people who have taken other HIV medications, or who are currently taking Viread or Truvada

one 300 mg capsule Reyataz + one 100 mg capsule Norvir, once a day

  • Daily

    Reyataz 300

    Reyataz 300 mg

    +
    Norvir 100

    Norvir

two 150 mg capsules Reyataz + one 100 mg capsule Norvir, once a day

  • Daily

    Reyataz 150Reyataz 150

    Reyataz 150 mg

    +
    Norvir 100

    Norvir

My doctor's instructions

Notes on taking this medication

  • Always take with food, to increase absorption
  • Reyataz interacts with many other drugs; persons using Reyataz with those drugs may need an adjustment to their dose of Reyataz or the other drugs; consult your medical provider
  • Reyataz interacts with medicines for indigestion, heartburn, and ulcers, including medicines available over the counter; check with your medical provider before using these medicines

Side effects

  • Jaundice (yellow eyes and/or yellow skin), especially when used with Norvir; this is rarely serious, but let your medical provider know if this develops
  • Abdominal pain; liver inflammation and increased liver enzyme levels
  • Uncommon: elevations in cholesterol and triglycerides
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