Reyataz Patent Expiration & Prices

The patent for Reyataz, the HIV drug used to treat HIV-1 infections, will expire June 20, 2017. The expiration includes the drug product, drug substance and patent use for a method of treating HIV-1 infection. The pediatric exclusivity for Reyataz will not expire until December 20, 2017.

What is Reyataz?

The antiviral medication, known as Reyataz, prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in the body. Other medications are used, alongside Reyataz, to treat HIV. The drug is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Reyataz helps by preventing the cells, infected by HIV, from producing more HIV, rreducing the amount of the virus in your body. Your doctor may consider Reyataz, as part of combination therapy, as one of several treatment options. The drug does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). In order to decrease HIV-related illnesses, patients must keep taking HIV-1 medicines to control HIV-1 infection.

Is generic Reyataz medication available?

The generic form of Reyataz, which is called Atazanavir, is not available to be filled yet, but has been approved by the FDA. The drug is not yet available, possibly due to patent exclusivities.

Important information related to Reyataz

When used with Reyataz, it is possible that some medicines can cause dangerous or unwanted side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you use any of the following medications: alfuzosin, cisapride, indinavir, irinotecan, lovastatin, simvastatin, pimozide, rifampin, sildenafil (for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension), St. John’s wort, triazolam, oral midazolam, or ergot medicine (dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine).

Reyataz Cost

The cost of Reyataz without insurance starts at $727.15* for 150 mg and 30 capsules using an RxSaver coupon.

Reyataz Side Effects

Some side effects to Reyataz may not need medical attention. These types of effects may subside, after your body becomes used to the medication. Consult your health care professional to see if you may be able to reduce or prevent these side effects. Be sure to check with your physician if you are concerned with these side effects of if any of them continue.

More common:

Back pain
Cough
Discouragement
Extra body fat
Feeling sad or empty
Irritability
Loss of interest or pleasure
Trouble concentrating
Trouble sleeping

Less common:

Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
Difficulty with moving
Muscle stiffness
Pain
Pain in the joints
Unsteadiness or awkwardness
Weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known:

Hair loss or thinning of the hair
Rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin

What is HIV?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, if not treated. Even with treatment, the human body can’t get rid of HIV completely, unlike some other viruses. Once you contract HIV, you have it for life.

The body’s immune system is attacked by, specifically the T cells, which act by helping immune systems fight off infections. Untreated, HIV reduces the number of T cells in the body. This can make patients more likely to get other infections or infection-related cancers. The body can’t fight off infections or diseases, if HIV destroys enough cells.

There is currently no effective cure for HIV. Proper medical care can help control HIV. Antiretroviral therapy is the type of medicine used to treat HIV. This medicine can help prolong the lives of many people infected with HIV, keep them healthy, and lower their chance of infecting others, if taken the right way, every day.

*Lowest online price at national pharmacy chains Costco, CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens and Walmart as of 4/21/2021. Prices vary by location and pharmacy, see RxSaver.com for actual pricing in your area.