Question

What is Atroiza used for?

5 July 2016. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, PEP/PEPSE.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Atroiza is a combination pill that contains three HIV drugs. It is a generic version of Atripla.

It is mainly used to treat HIV.

However, in some countries the same drugs (efavirenz/tenofovirDF/emtricitabine) are used as PEP to prevent HIV infection.

This is not recommended in the UK or in other guidelines. which recommend different HIV drugs for PEP. This is because of concerns about efavirenz side effects in HIV negative people.

See: PEP, PEPSE and PrEP.

177 comments

  1. Peter •

    Hi can i take supplement if I’m on atroiza?

  2. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Sharon,

    Do you mean that there was a meds stock out?

    However, it’s important to see your doctor if you have these symptoms. Do you have access to the clinic?

    If you live in South Africa you can contact the Treatment Action Campaign for local support.

  3. Sharon •

    Hi I’ve been taking atroiza then I stopped for 2 n a half months due to medical aid complications now I’ve started two days ago taking it again, my lips are getting numb & swollen I feel like vomiting, yesterday my heartbeat was not normal & sometimes I get abdominal pains.. what should I consider please

  4. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Lindelwa,

    Please see the answer above.

  5. Lindelwa •

    Good day I will like to know ATROIZA are pills for what.

  6. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Pontsho,

    Please can you make you comment clear? Do you mean you want to start taking Atroiza again?

  7. Pontsho •

    I’m using Atroiza en I stop it so I will like to now it will help me

  8. Roy Trevelion •

    Hi Nokubonga,

    I’m sorry to hear that you’re not well. But it’s important to talk to the doctor about your symptoms. These symptoms are not likely to be associated with Atroiza.

    We are not doctors at i-Base, so talking to the doctor about your symptoms is important.

  9. Nokubonga •

    Am using Atroiza tablet from 2012 and am looking good but now since last year am filling banning or cramps in my stomach my stool is with blood am going to the doctor doing ct scan body exray the doctor told me there is nothing wrong in my blood what am I suppose to do it’s painfull in my stomach and am lossing 10kg in my weight since last year

  10. Lisa Thorley •

    Hi Dhilah,

    If your sister is acting ‘crazy’ if may be due to the efavirenz that are in Atrozia. If this is the case, she’ll need to talk to her doctor about changing her combination. Please see Q3 here: http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions