What is Ritonavir (RTV, /r)?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Ritonavir (RTV, /r)Brand:
Ritonavir, a protease inhibitor is used for the treatment of HIV infection; should always be used as part of a multidrug regimen (at least three antiretroviral agents); may be used as a pharmacokinetic "booster" for other protease inhibitors
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How do members experience Ritonavir (RTV, /r)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | 479 | 104 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 18 | 13 | |
| Support immune health | 8 | 2 | |
| Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) | 3 | 0 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 14 | |
| Flatulence | 3 | |
| Lightheadedness | 3 | |
| Tiredness | 3 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 35 | |
| None | 50 |
Member evaluations
Ronnell0053
evaluated on Jul 14, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Can't tell
- Side effects: None
keep_on_flying
evaluated on Aug 18, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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Sandy River
evaluated on Sep 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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