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 Brendah,
Testing positive can be a tough time for most people. But thinking about starting treatment can help you feel less scared. Here’s a page from an intro to HIV treatment (ART). And as it says: Guidelines around the world say you can begin ART whenever you are ready. For some people this will be straight away and others might take more time. Timing depends on your individual situation and whether you need other test results. Going to the doctor or clinic to discuss when to go on ART can make you feel better.
am hiv positive and have not seen a doctor yet..am scared
Hi Liyabona.
Info on how to treat UTI’s can be found here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/
Hi i-base members i am taking my ARV’s so at clinic i was told that i have UTI but they did not tell me how can i treat it. so can you advise me on what i have to do becoz my friend advised me to take citro soda
Hi Zuki,
Tribuss is an ARV that is recommended to be taken at night, therefore taking it at night is perfectly fine especially if you’re already taking other medication.
hi ,I started to take my Atroiza and those preventing TB,and I’ve been given the pyridoxine and tribuss and I had to take them in the morning so can I change time of taking tribuss from morning to night? to avoid meds load in my body
Hi Nana, pls talk to your doctor about these problems. Taking Atroiza during the day might me much fore difficult. Are you taking efavirenz a few hours after eating – ie not with food?
How can I switch taking drugs,artriplar from 8pm to 8am?am having trouble sleeping at night. Am hiv+ and pregnant.
Hi Patrick,
Yes you can go to the gym when you meds, staying fit is actaully important. With regards to your first question, I’m sorry but I don#t understand the question.
how many minutes is normal when on Atripla and can a person on ARVs lift weights in gym even when they are losing body weight..?