Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Kaletra. It contains two medicines in each dose. Kaletra can help keep HIV infection under control. It is important to take it exactly as your doctor tells you to.

Kaletra is often taken one or two times each day. Kaletra is available as a tablet and as a liquid. If you take the tablet, be sure to swallow it whole. Never crush, chew, or cut the tablets. If you take the liquid, you should take each dose with food. Always use a measuring spoon or dosing spoon to measure liquid medicines and never use a household spoon. You should read the 'Instructions for Use' for full information. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor says it's okay. 

As with any medication, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Kaletra, this includes problems with your heart, liver, and pancreas. You should read the Medication Guide to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and will order blood tests. 

Kaletra can interact with many other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

While taking this medicine, you must still take precautions to prevent spreading HIV to others. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed. 

For best results with Kaletra, be sure to plan ahead for refills. Also, store it in the original bottle with the lid tightly sealed.