Question
Can i change the time i take my ARVs?
29 January 2016. Related: Adherence, All topics.
I take my ARVs at 8am and 8pm. Can i change it to 10am and 10pm?
Answer
Hi,
This is not a problem as long as you consistently take them at the new time. Jumping back and forth mean you have a risk of developing resistance. This would mean your meds would stop working well.
People do change the time they take their meds for all sorts of reasons though. Again this is ok as long as you keep taking regularly at the new time.
The only concern about switching from evening to morning is if your combination include the drug efavirenz. Efavirenz needs to be taken 1-2 hours before you sleep, so you reduce side effects.
Hi Bricks, yes you can take your medication in the morning. As long as you are able to take your medication at the same time each day, it does not matter at what time this is as long as you are not experiencing side effects e.g., bad nightmares, mood changes, problems sleeping. These are dependant on the type of HIV medication you are taking.
hy Calvin i take my medication morning 8 o’clock i drink 2 is it right or i must go back at night
Hi Walter, please don’t worry about this, it will not be a problem. The recommendation to take them in the morning is becasue a few people don’t sleep well if they take them at night. If this hasn’t been a problem for you, you can take them either time.
Hi Mr Robin,i realized that the tablets that I’m taking at night I’m supposed to take them in the morning (HIV tablets)
Hi Calvin, thanks, although aiming for the same time is good becasue it gives your a routine, being an hour or two early or late will be fine.
I took my ARV pills 30 mins later than usual timing. Is it okay? Or should I be worried?