Question
Can I eat after taking Atroiza? (with efavirenz)
14 August 2021. Related: Adherence, All topics, Side effects, South Africa.
I have uncontrolled appetite! Can I still eat after taking Atroiza since is difficult to fall asleep? but I still grave something to eat? I live in South Africa.
Answer
Hi there
Thanks.
It is okay to eat after taking meds like Atroiza that include efavirenz – but this has to only be low fat food.
High fat food increases drug levels of efavirenz and this will make it more difficult to sleep.
There is more info about efavirenz dosing and side effects here:
https://i-base.info/guides/side/cns-side-effects
If you still have problems with efavirenz, talk to your doctor in case a different combination is easier.
You are writing from South Africa where dolutegravir-based combinations (TLD) is now available.
Hi Antonette, Atroiza is a generic pill based on efavirenz:
https://i-base.info/guides/12423
It is only pills based on integrase inhibitors like dolutegravir that need care over supplements.
It is really good that you checked though.
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