Videx
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Riboflavin may be helpful in preventing lactic acidosis that occurs with NNRTI class antiviral drugs like Videx.1
• A high-fat breakfast, seems to cause a 50% decrease in peak plasma concentration , compared to taking the drug following a fast. The medication is best taken on an empty stomach.2
• Astragalus may interact with antiviral medications. Consult a physician or pharmacist before combining these two products.3
• These herbs show antiviral properties according to the German Commission E: Cloves, Cardamom seed, White oak bark, Sage leaf, using them with Videx may interfere with the drug or increase side effects.4
• St. John’s Wort may decrease the effects of some types of HIV drugs, primarily the NRTI drugs , but others may also be affected. Do not use this herb without consulting a physician first.5
• Acetyl-L-Carnitine - People with peripheral neuropathy who were taking didanosine were found to be deficient in acetyl-L-carnitine.6
• Some researchers have suggested that supplementing acetyl-L-carnitine may assist in managing neuropathy that accompanies this condition.27
References1 Fouty B, Frerman F, Reves R. Riboflavin to treat nucleoside analogue-induced lactic acidosis. Lancet 1998;352(9124):291-2.
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Upton R (ed). Astragalus Root: analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia; 1999;1-25
3 Facts and Comparisons, The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
4 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
5 Piscitelli SC, Burstein AH, Chaitt D, et al. Indinavir concentrations and St. John's wort. Lancet 2000;355(9203):547-548
6 Famularo G, Moretti S, Marcellini S, et al. Acetyl-carnitine deficiency in AIDS patients with neurotoxicity on treatment with antiretroviral nucleoside analogues. AIDS 1997;11:185–90.
7 Moyle GJ, Sadler M. Peripheral neuropathy with nucleoside antiretrovirals: risk factors, incidence and management. Drug Saf 1998;19:481–94 [Review].
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