Question
What is Tribuss used for?
25 April 2017. Related: All topics.
My partner and I tested negative, however when she had a miscarriage she was given a med called Tribuss. I thought this was a HIV med.
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Yes Tribuss is used to treat HIV. Therefore, I am not sure why your negative partner would be given Tribuss following a miscarriage. Owning to this, she should speak to the doctor who prescribed this to her.
Hi Zodwa,
Though weight gain on Tribuss can happen, it’s not really common for someone to put on a lot of weight on this combination. If this is an issue the best thing to do is to talk to your doctor. Let your doctor know that you’ve been putting weight on. They may suggest that you change to another combination, or ask you about your lifestyle.
I’m on tribuss for 6 months I’m ganing more weight my problem is the more I gain weight the more I get tired and I sweat a lot since I’ve started medication.plesae help
Hi Lindo,
PrEP is taken before you have sex to stop HIV transmission. Please see this link.
But if you think you’ve been at risk of HIV you can take PEP. This is started as soon as possible after a risk of exposure.
So, to answer your question, can Trivenz be taken as PEP? Yes, but here in the UK Trivenz is not recommended because there is a low risk of serious side effects. Please see this link to info about PEP.
Please talk to your doctor about your HIV risk. You can also ask if there are other PEP meds you can switch to.
I’m lundo
I know my status I’m hiv negative but I dont know my bf status he don’t wanna go test..i made mistake having unprotected sex with him so I went to see the doctor the same day of incident he gave me Trivenz as prep..so my question is can I take Trivenz as prep
Hi Thandoh,
If your partner is on medication and his viral load is undetectable, there’s no risk to you. Please see here: https://i-base.info/u-equals-u-qa/ Please also see Q6 here: https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
Hi doc
I’m Thandoh, I’m hiv negative my boy is hiv post I would like to know if we want a child what can we do, is it possible to get PEP every month? He is on treatment I think I need something to prevent
Thank you
Hi Topsy,
It’s good that you’re on HIV treatment. And I hope it’s working well and keeping your viral load undetectable.
But I’m not sure what the other meds are. Do you mean Trivenz? If so, this contains the same meds as Tribuss and it’s a generic version of Atripla. They have different names because they are made by different companies.
Generic versions of Atripla include Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir. The WHO refer to this combination as AF2B.
How’s your treatment going? If you have access to your CD4 count and viral load results, please let us know what they are.
Good day
4 yrs ago I found out that I’m hiv + and ever since then I have been taking Tribuss…so I have seen that at some clinics when they have ran out of them they give you triage..my concern is that how safe it is to change without being checked by the doctor? And what is the difference between tribuss and Trivage?
Hi Mfundo,
It’s not likely that medicine for colds or flu will interact with your HIV meds. But if you plan to take other medicine, including herb or vitamin supplements, please check with your doctor first.
It is safe to eat after taking Tribuss. But Tribuss is usually taken at bedtime on an empty stomach. Taking the pill at night reduces side effects as you will be sleeping when drug levels are highest. A high fat meal can increase efavirenz levels but other food is okay.
I am HIV+ Is it safe to take supplements of cough medication or other natural health drinks immediately before or aftertaking taking my Tribuss tablets? Is it also safe to eat after taking Tribuss medication?