Question
Can I take headache tablets when taking atrioza?
14 November 2016. Related: All topics, Drug interactions, Starting treatment.
hi I recently started arvs atrioza I want to know if I can still buy over the counter tablets for treating headaches or flu like I used to before or I should consult the doctor first if I do take over the counter tablets like aspirin will they clash with my arvs?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Advice from the Liverpool HIV interaction database- indicates that there is no drug interaction  expected when taking atrioza and aspirin. Please see:
http://www.hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
Therefore, if you wish to take asprin when you have a headache, then you can.
If you wish to take other medications, then either ask your doctor, or get in touch with us.
Hi Thandai,
What ARVs are you taking?
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Hi Candice,
Yes it’s ok to take panado when on meds.
is it ok to take panado after taking arvs
Hi Gertty,
It’s okay to take Adco-Dol with Avonza. Avonza is a generic version of Atripla. However the HIV drugs interactions website says there’s a potential slight interaction. I may mean that the codeine in Adco-Dol might not work as well as it should in relieving the pain.
Please discuss this with your doctor and ask what meds are best for you to take.
Hi is it okay to take adcodol when taking avonza?
Hi Anthony,
When someone first starts Atripla its common that they will have a mild headache. This should go within a week or two. Please see the following links for more info: http://i-base.info/guides/starting and http://i-base.info/guides/1561
With regards to the antidepressants, there is a potential that there could be a weak interaction between the Atripla and the sertraline. You may wish to discuss this with your doctor. https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org/downloads/ajd45jg-4er5-67oy-ur43-009ert.pdf?interaction_ids%5B%5D=67479&interaction_ids%5B%5D=76179&interaction_ids%5B%5D=76182
Hi I have been on sertraline (antidepressant) since 2015. I started arvs (atripla generic) a week ago and have a mild headache and stiff neck for three days now. Is this normal? Should I see a doctor?
Hi Zenande,
There is no potential interaction between amitriptyline and efavirenz and the ABC/3TC in Dumiva.
But Migril contains ergotamine and this must not be taken with efavirenz because of risk of serious reaction.
There is a potential reaction between high dose Bactrim and 3TC especially if you don’t have normal kidney function.
Please talk to your about about all your meds. I might be possible to take other HIV meds with Migril, Amitriptyline and Bactrim. But it’s a good idea to check all your meds with your doctor before taking them.
You can ask your doctor to look at this HIV drug interactions website.
Is it okay to take migril and amitriptyline if I I on treatment like efavirends, dumiva and bactrim tablets