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Question

Can i take whey protein with Eviplera?

I would like to ask if i can take protein (whey protein) with Eviplera?

Answer

Hi,

You should be cautious with this. There is evidence that taking whey protein regularly can lead to kidney damage.

Tenofovir is one of the drugs in Eviplera. This can also sometimes affect kidney function. For that reason it might be safer to not use the protein and Eviplera together.

As a general rule it is good to be cautious when thinking about taking supplements while you are on HIV medication. This is because these may have interactions with your meds. It can also sometimes be difficult to work what is actually in supplements. This in turn can make it difficult to work out if they would affect your treatment.

2 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood

    Hi Sayan, as PrEP contains tenofovir you should speak with your doctor before starting whey protein.

    Whey protein has the potential to make the kidney side effects of tenofovir worse. This is usually only a problem when you already have unhealthy kidneys. If you currently have healthy kidneys, informing your doctor will just help to let them know to monitor you.

    With healthy kidneys, it would be safe to take whey protein alongside PrEP.

  2. Sayn

    Hello! I am taking PREP (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate). May I know if I can take whey protein and creatine? Thank you!

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