Question
I took PrEP one hour before sex.
26 March 2022. Related: Adherence, All topics, PrEP.
I had oral sex but didn’t swallow. I took 2 PrEP only an hour before instead of 2 hours before. I’m missing 2 teeth that have not been filled in yet causing my gums to bleed.
Should I be worried about this because I didn’t take it 2 hours before?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
No you should not be worried. Oral sex carries a very low risk of transmission. Saliva contains antiviral properties making transmission via oral sex very difficult as the virus is often killed in the saliva.
There is not a reason to be concerned because of the type of sex, however how you took PrEP, it would be unlikely to work. This is because the body needs time to absorb the HIV medication. 1 hour is not long enough to do this, which is why there is a minimum of 2 hours required. It needs this time to build up the level of PrEP within your body to a level that can afford protection.
Josh.
Hello Bee and thanks for getting in touch.
I am sure taking the tablets a little later than the guidelines indicate will not have a negative effect.
Well done to you for remembering to take them and please continue with the dosing as per guidelines.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I took double pills of EdPrep 1 hour and 20 minutes before sex instead of 2 hours. I’m a gay top and we did not use condom. I saw his fences on my penis.
I’m worried about this because I didn’t take it 2 hours before. Did Edprep work well? Thank you so much.
Hello Jon and thanks for getting in touch.
Please don’t worry.
PrEP will still work even if taken 30 minutes before.
Make sure you take the rest of the doses as well, though.
Hello, i took 2 pills 30 mins before sex… how likely it didn’t work… i didn’t know the 2 hrs frame work..
Hello Bret and thanks for getting in touch.
It’s fine if you took PrEP 1 hour and 15 minutes before sex, and no you don’t need PEP
Just stick to your regimen
Please don’t worry PrEP works very well
I took PrEP 1 hour and 15mins, 2 pills before sex, used a condom.
Is that okay or should I use PEP?