Question
How precise should I be with the time I take my medication?
Hi,
I’ve recently started medication (Combiver and Kaletra) to be taken twice a day, 12 hours apart. I’ve been told constantly how important it is to take as exactly on your chosen time as you can to avoid resistance but don’t know how precise I need to be?
My chosen time is 9am and 9pm, sometimes, however, I may be 5 minutes early or late. I know its probably a stupid question but is this allowed? This is my first time on medication so is all new to me. Thanks 
24 August 2010 • Related: Adherence, All topics, Starting treatment
Answer
Thank you for your question.
There is no such thing as a stupid question. It is good that you are looking for the information you require.
For a full explanation please follow this link to a similar question.
For more information about starting treatment you might find it useful to follow read the i-Base ‘Introduction to Combination Therapy’
Answer: Charlotte Walker
Comments
Lou • 2 September 2010 1:13 pm
Thanks, the doctor said the same thing. I am on Combivir and Kaletra at the moment, in the space of a few weeks I’ve gone from a CD4 of 450 to a CD4 of 750 with no side effects
Seems to be going really well so far. Thanks again for the advice.
Charlotte Walker • 2 September 2010 3:12 pm
That’s fantastic news about your CD4 count and the lack of side effects! Glad you are doing so well. Best wishes.