Norvir

--If you miss a dose...

Take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never double the dose.

--Storage instructions...

Capsules are best kept in the refrigerator, although they do not require refrigeration if used within 30 days and stored below 77°F. Protect from light and heat.

Do not refrigerate the oral solution. Store at room temperature. Shake before each use. Avoid exposure to extreme heat and keep cap tightly closed.

Keep Norvir in its original container and use by the expiration date.

What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Norvir.

• More common side effects may include:
  Abdominal pain, anxiety, bedwetting, confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, general feeling of illness, headache, indigestion, insomnia, loss of appetite, muscle aches, nausea, numbness or tingling sensation around the face or mouth, "pins and needles" sensation in the arms and legs, rash, sore or irritated throat, sweating, taste alteration, vomiting, weakness

Why should Norvir not be prescribed?

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Norvir or any of its ingredients, do not take the drug. Never combine Norvir with the drugs listed under "Most important fact about this drug."

Special warnings about Norvir

Norvir has been studied for only a limited period of time. Its long-term effects are still unknown.

Norvir is not a cure for AIDS or HIV infection. You may continue to experience symptoms and develop complications, including opportunistic infections (rare diseases that attack when the immune system falters, such as certain types of pneumonia, tuberculosis, and fungal infections).

Norvir does not reduce the danger of transmission of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination. Therefore, you should continue to avoid practices that could give HIV to others.