Question
Are Atenef and Tribuss the same?
30 September 2016. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, South Africa.
I was taking Atenef pills but now I’m changing to Tribuss, are they the same tablets?
Answer
Hi,
Atenef and Tribuss are both generic versions of the fixed dose combination pill Atripla. These drugs have different names because they are made by different manufacturers.
Each version contains the same doses of three drugs. These are tenofovir, FTC and efavirenz.
There are no safety concerns from switching from one manufacturer to another.
Other generic versions include: Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Rizene, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.
Hi lisa my question is i was struggling to fall pregnant only to find out am HIV positive but now i have four months on the treatment.will it possible to fall pregnant
Hi Knw,
No this won’t put your baby in danger. However, if you’ve already been using Tribuss without any issues, you shouldn’t really be having any issues with Atenef. This is because Tribuss and Atenef are both generic versions of Atripla. Please see here: http://i-base.info/guides/1561 What this means is that they contain the same compounds.
Hi I’ve started taking the tribuss tablets since I discovered I was pregnant,now m on atenef I always feel dizzy, vomiting and diarrhea could this put my baby in danger m afraid
Hi,
If your viral load is detectable the risks of transmission are higher than if your viral load were undetectable. However, even if your viral load is undetectable there is a slight risk that you could infect your baby. The safest way to feed an infant is with formula milk. However this isn’t an option for many woman, hence why in some countries, mainly in Sub Saharan Africa women are encouraged to breastfeed.
Can i give my baby HIV through breastfeeding?
Hi Nomcebo,
This should be fine. You can go back to taking them at the usual time the next day.
I normally take durobac at 6am and atenef at 7pm but today I toke them both at 6am
Are they any dangers ?
Should I take them the next day?
Thank u Lisa,God bless u.
Hi Zimbiliseh,
Atenef and Tribuss are both generic versions of Atripla. What this means is that they both contain the same compounds and that there isn’t any real difference between them. Therefore, its OK if you take Atenef.
Hi…M taking Tribuss,now i didn’t notice my I was given the Atenef by the nurse,m scared 2 take this pills now,I saw yesterday it was Atenef drug,Please help me,I need the 2 know today please.