Question
Is it OK to take TB meds as well as ARVs?
26 September 2017. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
I’ve been taking my ARVs together with my TB resistance tablet, will this affect it working on my body?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Its very common that someone who is positive and on ARVs will also be using TB drugs. They’ll both work as they should do. The ARVs on the HIV, and the TB drugs will help prevent you contracting TB.
Hi Pieraksie,
If your body is itching or you have a rash please talk to your doctor about this. It could be a side effect to the medication.
I use Arv the clinic gave me Winthrop.My hole body is iching.Please help.
Hi Fikile,
When a positive person lives in a TB prone area it is common that they will be given TB meds, this is even if they don’t have TB. As to how and when you take them this should be noted in the instructions.
Hi I’m hiv positive and I don’t have tb but the the doctor gave me this pills to just in the morning before food it’s OK?
Hi Khulekani,
Yes people who are negative can take ARVs. ARVs can be taken to prevent HIV as well as when there’s been a possible risk. This is called PrEP and PEP. Please see here for more info: http://i-base.info/guides/testing/pep-pepse-and-prep
Can someone who is not diagnosed with HIV take ARVS?
Hi Nkosilathi,
Is this the first time that you’ve been offered winthrop? Do you live in a TB prone zone? What’s your CD4 count?
I’ve been on Arvs for 3 years now, but when I went for my check up I was also given Winthrop isoanized tablets at my local clinic. Why should I take them since, I have not been diagnosed with t.b
Hi Sibahle,
Treating TB and HIV together can sometimes be difficult, especially for recent HIV diagnosis. So please discuss all your side effect problems with your doctor.
how long does the side effects of Winthrop Isoniazid last 3-months positive please help, is there a possible way to reduced side effects . These are the worst tablets ever