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When should I take tribuss?

30 January 2017. Related: All topics, Changing treatment.

I was diagnosed late October 2016 and I started my meds on 1 Nov 2016. I’m on tribuss and was also given Purbac, hence my CD4 count is less than 300, . Its 276 to be exact and the number of viruses in my body are 10 000 . I’ve never got sick, I got I just decided to get tested.

I’m worried because I have missed my pill twice already, actually today is the 2nd day.

Does it cause any harm to take the pills during the day?
What is the right steps to follow when you want to change the time to take a pill?

Is it okay to take tribuss and eat afterwards? Does it become less effective?

I take my pills at 23H00 and now I want to take them at 21H00.

Answer

Answer: Lisa Thorley

Thanks for getting in touch.

When was the last time you had your CD4 tested and viral load?

The time of day that you take your meds is up to you. However, the evening is recommend with tribuss because it contains efavirenz. Taking them in the evening can reduce side effects. For more information about tribuss, (which is a generic version of Atripla) including how to take them, please see here:

https://i-base.info/guides/1561

With regards to changing time, its ok to change from 11pm to 9pm. This won’t cause them to be less effective.

Missing doses, though not ideal can and does happen. What’s important is that you take them once you remember. For more on missing a dose please see question 4 here:

https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions

If you need any more info, please email us.

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