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Kaletra's Norvir Component Boosts Lipid Levels

Kaletra's Norvir Component Boosts Lipid Levels

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Canadian researchers reported in the November issue of HIV Medicine that the elevated lipid levels experienced by users of Kaletra are caused principally by the small booster dose of Norvir that is included with the medication. Norvir'dosed either alone or with lopinavir in Kaletra'was shown to boost total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides as well as lead to a drop in good, HDL cholesterol levels. The researchers suggest that since Norvir raises blood lipid levels, it should be reserved to boost the effects of other protease inhibitors in second-line or later therapy if other treatment options are available.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.