Treatment GuideJust DiagnosedSex & DatingAfrican AmericanStigmaAsk the HIV DocPrEP En EspañolNewsVoicesPrint IssueVideo
CONTACTCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2023 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
Don’t miss our latest news! Sign up today for our free newsletter.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Maker:
Salix
What it does:
Relieves diarrhea that is a side effect of antiretroviral drugs
Traditional dosage:
One 125-mg delayed-release tablet, twice daily, with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed
Drug interactions, precautions, & recommendations:
Patients should be tested to make sure the diarrhea is not caused by an infection or gastrointestinal disease.
Side effects:
Most serious: upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, cough, flatulence, and increased levels of the liver enzyme bilirubin
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
Don’t miss our latest news! Sign up today for our free newsletter.
Plus: Featured Video