Best treatments for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
10 products may treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, spanning FDA drug classes such as protease inhibitor, hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, human immunodeficiency virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is aptivus. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 drugs we list for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, 7 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as protease inhibitor, hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, human immunodeficiency virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor. 6 of 10 carry a safety score, from 64 to 72 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: 1. Aptivus · 2. Reyataz · 3. Vemlidy
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Protease Inhibitor | Generic | $50 | View → | |
| 3 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 72/100 | Prescription | Powder | Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor | Generic | $9 | View → | |
| 5 | 66/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | 64/100 | Prescription | Suspension | Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Protease Inhibitor | Generic | $50 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | — | Generic | $13 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 10 treatments
aptivus
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aptivus (Tipranavir) is a medication used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Price varies
reyataz
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Reyataz (Atazanavir Sulfate) is a protease inhibitor used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$32.71/30· 2 formsvemlidy
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate) is a medication used to treat Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Price varies
viread
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Viread (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate) is a hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
~$9.49 /30
Save up to 28% in class
lamivudine
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lamivudine is a hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.23· 3 formsnevirapine
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Nevirapine is a human immunodeficiency virus 1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Hiv Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.41/30· 2 formsFrequently asked
- What treats acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
- Our catalog lists 10 products that may treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is aptivus.
- What is the best-rated treatment for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — aptivus ranks highest among the products we list for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome?
- Treatments for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome span FDA drug classes including protease inhibitor, hepatitis b virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, human immunodeficiency virus nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, human immunodeficiency virus 1 non-nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status