Viracept
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• You should take this medication with food.1
• One recent study reported good results using a digestive supplement called Ultrase (pancreatic enzymes) to prevent nelfinavir-related diarrhea.2
• Do not St. John’s wort with this medication.3
• Do not take this medication with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, which would include the herb Red Yeast Rice.4
References1 AGOURON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Release Notes, January 22, 1998
2 AGOURON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Release Notes, January 22, 1998
3 AGOURON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Release Notes, January 22, 1998
4 AGOURON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Release Notes, January 22, 1998.
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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