Question
Are Atenef and Atroiza the same medicines?
4 July 2017. Related: All topics, Starting treatment.
Hi, I started treatment on the 06-June 2017 and they gave me Atenef Pills, now this month they gave me Atroiza, are they working the same, plz help m confused
Answer
Atroiza and Atenef are both generic versions of Atripla.
This means is that they both contain the same active drugs.
It is perfectly safe to use different versions of Atripla. For more info, please see here:
https://i-base.info/guides/1561
Other generic versions include Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Rizene, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.
Hi Bonnie,
Yes, many women have taken Atroiza or Atenef when they are pregnant. They contain the same meds as Atripla, please see here.
And please see the similar question that Angelina has answered here.
And there’s lots of info is the guide to HIV pregnancy and women’s health.
Is it safe to start using Atrioza or Atenef if u are 16 weeks pregnant?? & does it protects the baby from becoming infected?
Hi Thandoe,
This can happen when someone starts meds. There are many reasons for this, for example if your CD4 count was low. How much weight have you put on and over what time frame? Are you exercising and is your diet balanced?
ive gained more weight since i stated taking arv
Hi Joyce,
If its just a few hours either side of your normal time, no. If there are big gaps, then yes this can be an issue.
Can taking medication different times affect you viral load
Hi Ntombothando,
If your viral load is undetectable there isn’t any risk. Please see here: http://i-base.info/u-equals-u/ If your viral load is detectable, then yes there is a risk.
If am on Art treatment then my husband is HIV negative,we are having sex without a condom are there any chances of him to get positive?
Hi Mpumelelo,
A persons viral load should become undetectable within 1-3 months of starting treating. Unless you’re had issues with your medication your viral load should be undetectable.
I am on treatment for 6 years how long its take for the virus to be undetectable?