Can I take Indinavir with alcohol or street drugs?
• Minimize drinking alcohol if you are on Indinavir. Alcohol can make you lose water and increase your risk of developing kidney stones. • Indinavir may interact with other street drugs, consult your doctor and pharmacist if you are using street drugs so they can advise you with the necessary precautions. Can I take Indinavir if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? • If you are pregnant and wish to take Indinavir, please consult your doctor. • Since the HIV virus can be transmitted through breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommended in HIV positive women. What other precautions do I need to know when taking Indinavir? • Keep regular appointments with your doctor for tests to check your liver and kidney function, and the sugar and fat levels in your blood. • Make sure you have a continuous supply of the medication. • Do not change the dose of your medication without discussing it with your doctor or pharmacist. Indinavir does not kill the virus or cure AIDS. It also does not prevent the t
