I have started ART a month ago. Before that I used to drink alcohol quite often.
Since I started ART, I try to not drink. But, I still want to.
Can I drink alcohol?
Question
Can I drink alcohol with ARVs?
Answer
Generally speaking, drinking is fine, as long as it is in moderation. There are no interactions between alcohol and ARVs.
Heavy drinking and hangovers, however, can lead to missed doses of your ARVs and you should be careful with that as this can cause your treatment to fail. If you have a drink, make sure you find a way to not miss any of your meds.
Some people also say that their side effects from efavirenz get slightly worse, in particular feeling dizzy.
You should be careful with alcohol if you have hepatitis or if you have other problems with the liver.
Information on this website is provided by treatment advocates and offered as a guide only. Decisions about your treatment should always be taken in consultation with your doctor.
Hi Fortune, your question is answered above. It’s fine to drink with your meds, so long as you don’t get so drunk you forget to take them.
I am taking TENOLAM;NEVARIPINE and COTRI i want to know whether i can still drink alcohol?
I drink but not heavily. I’m taking efavirenz at 9 n have realized that when I’m drinking after takng my pills I become too much drunk after an hour then I will stop and drink water.
I have found that I am unable to drink as much as before – and more frequently pass out and have a sketchy memory of the previous night. Alcohol may not affect ARVs – but the combination certainly seems to affect me!