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 Posh,
Given your viral load, this could be a resent infection. However, you may also have had HIV for some time. To know for sure you’re going to need to think about any risks you may have had and this includes asking the father of your child about their status.
If your viral load was 700,000 when you were diagnosed given that you’ve been on meds for a month it will be much lower. It may even be undetectable, however to know this, you’ll need to have it tested.
With regards to having a c-section, if your viral load is detectable, then yes this is the best option for you and the baby. As to what your babies status will be it isn’t possible to say. But being on meds is important. Please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi I hav recently tested positive and I am seven months pregnant and viral load was close to a million it was on 70000 and Cd4 was 335 before I started treatment a month ago nw my question is does having a high viral load mean I was recently infected with the virus. And wat are the chances of passing it to my baby because I want a c section
Hi. Ive been in ARV for 5 months alr. However, i notice i always have gum/tongue sore? From one location to another location. Is it something to do with my treatment? Thanks
Hi Momon,
This isn’t something that’s to do with ARVs. Please consult your doctor about this.
Hi Nsu,
The question is, why would you need to take PrEP for the rest of your life? Could you give us more background to your question.
Do you take prep for the rest of your life, if yes what happens if you decide to stop?
Hi Noela.
Are you on medication? If you are how long have you been on it for?
Hi my viral load was 420 what does that mean
Hi I just heard about this medication taken to prevent HIV called prep … Now my question is do I take it at the same time or anytime of the day?
Hi Love,
Yes PrEP should be taken at roughly the same time everyday.