Question
Is Atenef a good ARV?
6 September 2021. Related: All topics, Starting treatment.
I’ve just been given Atenef, is it any good?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Atenef is version of a drug called Atripla. This is still a very widely used combination. It includes three HIV meds in one pill.
There are many other generic versions. These include Atenef, Atreslawin, Atroiza, Citenvir, Heftenam, Odimune, Rizene, Teevir, Trenvir, Tribuss, Triolar, Trivenz, Truno, Trustiva, Viraday and Vonavir.
More info about Atripla:
https://i-base.info/guides/1561
Over the last few years, most countries are moving away from Atripla.
Instead, guidelines have moved to use combinations that use an integrase inhibitor. This main combination is called TLD (tenofovir disoproxil, lamivudine, dolutegravir).
This question was first posted in December 2017. The answer was updated in 2021 to include information about recent use of dolutegravir.
Hi Lee, Atenef is used to treat HIV, it is not used as PEP. This is because Atenef contains efavirenz which is not suitable to be used short term.
Good day are atenef used for curing HIV or as PEP pills?
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Hi K, sorry that you are having such a difficult time with your medication. Do you mind if I ask what medication you are taking for your Arthritis? If things continue and/or get worse please do seek medical attention.
No…Not eating makes it worse…I’ll talk to my GP as soon as I have money to go see him but it won’t be anytime soon
Hi K, I am sorry to hear about the number of side effects you are experiencing. As you are having fully body symptoms you do need to speak to a doctor about this. Are you taking your medication with high fat meals? If you are, the fat increases how much of the table your body absorbs and increases the side effects. If you try taking your medication on an empty stomach this may help to relieve some of your symptoms.
no….Use to take them at 2pm then was told to change to 8pm as it was not safe for me to be in such a saite in public… I 4got to mention the over heating of my entire body to the point where my clothes are damp and need changing… am very hot to the touch ..
Hi K, what time of the day are you taking your medication? People often take combinations that include efavirenz to avoid these side effects. As you are having trouble sleeping and it is causing weakness are you able to speak to a doctor about these side effects?
Still have 24 more day … I am too week to continue… I haven’t slept since I started treatment