Question
Can you take Telatri when pregnant?
5 February 2021. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
I’m taking an ARV called Telatri. Will this have any impact on my ability to get pregnant? Is it OK to take if I do fall pregnant?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Telatri is a modern combination of three generic HIV drugs in a single pill. It contains dolutegravir, tenofovir (TD) and lamivudine (3TC).
ARVs will not affect your fertility. If you become pregnant it’s OK to take Telatri, as they will help protect your baby against HIV.
As you’re thinking about having a baby, this guide has more information:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
hello Candy and thanks for getting in touch.
Congratulations on your pregnancy, you must be very excited.
Please do not worry about the status of your partner.
People living with HIV who are on effective treatment (and have undetectable viral load) cannot pass on HIV to their partners.
We call this U=U and you can read more about it here:
https://i-base.info/u-equals-u/
Practically, you don’t need to do something as long as your partner takes his ARV medication.
If you are worried, you could start pre-exposure prophylaxis.
However, your partner clearly is protecting you right now by taking his medication so enjoy your pregnancy and your relationship.
Hi I am candy and I am pregnant nd I found out I am HIV negative nd my man is HIV positive…hw can we protect each other nd keep our relationship strong
Hello Thomas and thank you for getting in touch.
You are right Telatri and Luvigen are generic forms of the same medication.
If I am guessing correctly they gave you different brands based on stock.
You should only take one tablet per day of either Telatri or Luvigen.
It might be best to take it in the morning.
You can take it with or without food.
You should return to the clinic when you are running out of medication or when you have 1 month left.
Hello Thomas and thank you for getting in touch.
You are right Telatri and Luvigen are generic forms of the same medication.
If I am guessing correctly they gave you different brands based on stock.
You should only take one tablet per day of either Telatri or Luvigen.
It might be best to take it in the morning.
You can take it with or without food.
You should return to the clinic when you are running out of medication or when you have 1 month left.