interactions between herbs and HIV meds

August 2002

We're getting lots of questions about interactions between herbs and HIV meds.

Most HIV patients self-medicate with herbs and supplements. Some of these cause problems.

St. John's wort is used for suspected antiviral activity. But it can DECREASE indinivir (Crixivan) levels by 57%.

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Table of Contents

hormone replacement therapy
Women's Health oral contraceptives DON'T increase the risk of breast cancer
Diabetes Glucophage or Precose to PREVENT type 2 diabetes
Cholesterol new brand of lovastatin called Altocor
Cholesterol Some reps are creating confusion about changes to the Zocor (simvastatin) package insert
Hematology & Oncology L-carnitine (Carnitor) to fight fatigue caused by chemotherapy
Geodon IM is now the first INJECTABLE atypical antipsychotic
new ways to treat cluster headache
Dermatology muscle and skeletal problems in adolescents taking Accutane (isotretinoin)
Pediatrics Ritalin LA, the new ONCE-DAILY methylphenidate capsule
Pediatrics Most pharmacies stock the Rx EMLA cream, but not ELA-Max
interactions between herbs and HIV meds
Infectious Diseases You can now get MMR and tetanus vaccine again
Neurology & Pain Certain ethnic groups are still using the NSAID metamizole for pain and fever