Question
Is it safe to take Aluvia, lamivudine and zidovudine when you’re pregnant?
4 November 2016. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, Starting treatment.
Hi I’m am currently taking Aluvia 200mg/50mg and Lamivudine and Zidovudine 150/300. I suspect that I am pregnant. Should I be worried about my treatment possibly harming my baby? Is it safe to carry on with the pregnancy?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
The ARVs that you are taking are safe to take whilst pregnant. Therefore, you do not need to worry about your combination.
If you’d like more info about HIV and pregnancy please see:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi Lerato, it is great that you are on treatment.
If your viral load is undetectable you can conceive naturally without worrying about the risk to your partner if they are HIV negative.
It is good to talk to your doctor though in case they can help with information about the best times to conceive.
This guide has more info:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi plz help I am on treatment with ARVs but i want to conceive a baby. What must i do?
Hi Mercy,
Yes this combination is OK to take.
I’m using Alivia,Zidovudine an Lamivudine,I am worried about my pregnancy .Are these ARVs safe for me an my baby?
Hi Nonhle,
I appreciate that it can be uncomfortable going to clinic, you don’t however have anything to be embarrassed about. By going to the clinic you’re taking control of your HIV, this is really important. If people want to gossip, let them gossip.
You’re pregnant so it’s important that you engage in treatment. It’s ARVs that reduce the risk of transmission to babies as the following explains: https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
As you’ve been off ARVs, you’re going to need to see a healthcare professional. Let them know that you’ve defaulted, but that you’re now ready to restart. Ideally they should check your CD4 count as well as your viral load. You may be able to take the same ARVs as before, you may however need to take something else. The important thing is that you start taking them again.
Hi I am Nonhle, i have stop taking my Arvs now I am suspecting that I am pregnant, what should I do? I am scared to go back to the clinic people here gossip alot if you are HIV positive.. please advise
Hi Ayanda,
It’s possible that the weight gain could be due to the Aluvia, it may however be due to other reasons. The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor about this. They may be able to offer you something else. However, nearly all ARV have the potential for weight gain.
Hi I m using aluvia and I noticed changes in my body shape what can I do help please
Hi Eva,
You’ll need to discuss your treatment options with your doctor, however I see no reason why you can’t change to a 1 pill a day regime.
I am. Eva I have been taking aluvia, zidovudine and lamivudine for the past five years is it possible that I change to truvada, I really wish to take 1 tablet will be best for me cos I forgot during the day cos I leave home early and come back around 7