Question
Are Atenef and Tribuss the same?
30 September 2016. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, South Africa.
I was taking Atenef pills but now I’m changing to Tribuss, are they the same tablets?
Answer
Hi,
Atenef and Tribuss are both generic versions of the fixed dose combination pill Atripla. These drugs have different names because they are made by different manufacturers.
Each version contains the same doses of three drugs. These are tenofovir, FTC and efavirenz.
There are no safety concerns from switching from one manufacturer to another.
Other generic versions include: Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Rizene, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.
Hi, how much is your viral load increasing by? Sometimes an infection (or some vaccines) can cause a temporary increase. This link will explain: https://i-base.info/ttfa/section-2/10-impact-of-coinfections-on-viral-load/ Other reasons could include: resistance, poor medication adherence, incorrect AVR dose.
Why is my viral load increasing whereas I am taking my treatment everyday and on time?I started treatment 2011 and it’s the first time it’s detectable.What can do to decrease it.
Hi Thembi,
Triolar and Atenef are both generic versions of Atripla, please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/1561 What this means is that they contain the same compounds. In countries where generic Atripla is used, it’s common to switch between the different versions.
Hi , I was taking Triolar pharmacy said i must change to another med which is Atenef. Is this two medication the same?
Hi Vonny,
These sound like generic versions of Atripla. These include Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.
These meds have contain the same active ingredients as Atripla and are just as safe and effective.
So possible side effects will be the same if you were to switch. You can ask the pharmacy about availability.
What country do you live in? And how is the treatment going? If you have access to your viral load and CD4 count results please let us know what they are.
Hello
I’m currently taking Trivenz, I’ve recently found out about Arenef and it a generic of Atripla, and Atened is slightly cheaper. Are the possible side effects if I were to switch also how is the availability of Atenef as compared to Trivenz (My pharmacy has never ran out of Trivenz)
Hi Ludando,
If you mean is it OK to try for a baby now that you’ve been on meds for 4 months, then yes I don’t see why not. Your HIV should be under control. If you’re asking if HIV treatment will affect your chances of falling pregnant, the answer is no.