Question
Can I change the time when I take my meds?
31 May 2018. Related: Adherence, All topics.
I’ve been taking my meds for a while. My viral load is undetectable. Is it OK if I change the time that I take them? I want to change from 8pm until 9pm.
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Its perfectly fine to change the time that you take your meds from 8pm until 9pm. This won’t have any effect on your HIV, nor viral load.
Hi Faith,
I doesn’t really matter what time of the day you take your ARVs. But some meds are better taken before bedtime to help with side effects.
What ARVs are you on?
I am taking my arvs at 21:30 is it fine or risky?
Hi Frank,
Yes you can do this, it won’t be an issue.
I’ve been taking my tablets at 8am, can I shift and start taking them at 7am? just one hour back.
Hi Mary,
Please see Q’s 6, 9 and 14 here:
http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
please help me my husband is HIV positive and am HIV negative and I want children, is it possible to have children and remain negative? if yes Please what drugs can I take to remain negative? . please help me am so so scared. thank you. hoping to hear from you soon.
Hi Esther.
Are you currently on medication? If you are what are you taking?
I’m HIV positive and I’m pregnant one month which medicine I’m sirpose to use to prefect my baby
Hi Vuyo,
ARVs should be taken at a time that works well with your lifestyle as they aren’t meant to make your life complicated.
With Tribuss its recommended to take them before going to sleep. If this means in your case taking them in the morning, then yes try this.
If your shift pattern changes you may wish to think about taking a different type of ARV. One that doesn’t contain efavirenz.
Can i change time of taking tribuss from night to morning because im working night shifts and i dont cooperate at work