Also indexed as: Reyataz®
Atazanavir is used in combination with other antiviral drugs to treat HIV infection.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, a herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
 May be Beneficial: Supportive
interaction—Taking these supplements may support or otherwise help your medication
work better. |
Food
|
Avoid: Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication since the supplement may decrease the absorption and/or activity
of the medication in the body. |
St. John’s wort
|
| Depletion or interference |
None known
|
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
|
| Adverse interaction |
None known
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Herbs
St. John’s
wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Taking St. John’s wort when taking atazanavir might result in reduced blood levels of
the drug, which could lead to reduced effectiveness and eventual resistance. Individuals
taking atazanavir should avoid taking St. John’s wort at the same time.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
Taking atazanavir with food increases the absorption of the drug, which results in greater
effectiveness. Therefore, atazanavir should be taken with a meal.
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