Should be taken with food. Most common side effect is diarrhea and nausea. Appears worse in first few weeks after initiating therapy. When starting ritonavir, should use 300mg twice a day for two days, 400mg twice a day for two days, 500mg twice a day for two days, then onto the standard 600mg twice a day dose. Should be taken with food, preferably within two hours of a high fat meal.
Side effects are relatively rare.
Most common include diarrhea and nausea. Can be taken with or without food. Can be dissolved in water or other liquids if drank immediately. Most serious side effect is severe rash, which may require hospitalization. Rash usually occurs within first 3 weeks of starting drug.