Do not use Norvir (ritonavir
Do not use this medication if you also take alfuzosin, cisapride, colchicine, St. John's wort, voriconazole, sildenafil (Revatio) when used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), antipsychotic medicine - lurasidone, pimozide, cholesterol-lowering medicine - lovastatin, simvastatin, ergot medicine - dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine, heart medicine - amiodarone, dronedarone, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine, ranolazine, or a sedative - oral midazolam or triazolam. Serious drug interactions may occur.
Do not use Norvir if you are allergic to ritonavir.
Do not breast feed if you have HIV. This virus can be passed through breast milk and cannot be cured if your baby becomes infected.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
Inform your doctor if you have ever had liver disease (especially hepatitis B or C), heart disease or heart rhythm disorder, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.
Risks
This medication will not protect against the spreading of HIV. You must take your own measures of preventing the transmission; wear condoms during sexual intercourse and do not share any personal items that may have bodily fluids on them.
You risk ineffectiveness if you don’t take all your medications prescribed for this condition; ensure you are following all doctor directions regarding Norvir and any other medications you may be prescribed.
If you become pregnant, it is important you tell your doctor right away. HIV may be passed to your baby if it is not kept under control during the time of birth; ensure you are taking all your medications correctly.
Norvir can cause ineffectiveness in birth control pills. If you want to avoid pregnancy, you may need to switch to a non-hormonal birth control such as condoms or a diaphragm.
This medication may cause problems within the liver or pancreas and may also increase blood sugar.