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 Violet,
No this shouldn’t be dangerous. Avonza is the same as Atroiza, but instead of FTC (emtricitabine) in contains 3TC (lamivudine).
I was using atroiza.i took a transfer to mi country where they gave me avonza.will I hav side effects or am I in danger? Or there is nothing to worry?
Hi Sheilah,
What does the doctor say about the rash? It’s important that they look at it.
It’s great that you’re taking ARVs. But Odimune, Tribuss and Atenef are the same drugs but they’re called different names because they’re made by different companies. Please see this link.
Can you ask why the clinic changed your drugs like this?
Hy I started taking arvs 2 months ago my CD4 count was very low… they giving me different drugs I started with Odimune, then Tribuss and now I’m on Atenef and they all affecting me with rash..what must I do?
Hi Ali,
What HIV meds are you taking? Please let us know.
Kindly be specific of the side effects by mentioning them
Hi Jeffery,
It is okay to switch between Eflaten and Trenvir this won’t be an issue. They both contain the same doses of efavirenz and tenofovir DF.The only difference is the third drug. In trenvir it is FTC and in Eflaten it is 3TC.
FTC and 3TC are so close that is is usually easy to switch.
Hi have been talking eflaten, but now that it’s discontinued iam gonna be taking Trenvir, iam concerned about changing to a different treatment, question is should i be concerned about taking Trenvir, thanking you in advance.
Hi Anonymous,
ARVs should be taken at a time that suits your lifestyle, if 8pm is better than 9, then yes take them at 8pm.
Can i take my arvs from 9pm to 8pm