Aptivus (Cont.)

When and How to Take Aptivus

General considerations for when and how to take Aptivus include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in capsule form. It is usually taken by mouth twice daily.
     
  • Aptivus should be taken with a meal. It is always used along with ritonavir, and the two drugs should be taken at the same time.
     
  • Try to take Aptivus at the same times every day to maintain an even level in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions about taking Aptivus. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to the drug, thereby making it less effective.
     

Dosing Information for Aptivus

There is only one standard recommended dose for Aptivus. As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Aptivus Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Aptivus

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Aptivus. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Aptivus include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Aptivus Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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