Precautions and Warnings With Saquinavir (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Saquinavir?

You should not take saquinavir if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Invirase, saquinavir mesylate, or any of the inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive components.
     
  • Have severe liver disease.
     
  • Take any of the medications that should never be taken with saquinavir (see Drug Interactions With Saquinavir).
     

Precautions and Warnings With Saquinavir: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which saquinavir should not be taken, as well as several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting the medication. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with saquinavir that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;