Question
Do Atroiza to Luvigen both do the same thing?
4 May 2022. Related: All topics, Changing treatment.
I was on Atroiza for about 3 years. They recently changed me to Luvigen. Does this still have the same effect?
Answer
Hi there
Thanks.
Atroiza and Luvigen are two different treatments for HIV. Each of these meds contain three active drugs. They are both generic HIV combinations.
Luvigen is a newer med that contains doulegravir, tenofovir (TD) and lamivudine (3TC).
Atroiza is an older med that contains efavirenz, tenofovir (TD) and emtricitabine (FTC).
Both are good at keeping viral load undetectable but dolutegravir is now seen as a better choice than efavirenz.
Your doctor should have explained the differences before changing your treatment.
Livigen is taken in the morning and most people find this easier to take.
Atroiza is taken before bedtime and many people find it can given them vivid dreams or can change their mood in the day.
This page has information on every HIV drug.
Hi Tshepo, which medication are you asking about?
Hi there my partner has being lying and taking this pills behind my back, so my question is??is this pills are for HIV or someone who has TB,
Hi Thulani, Luvigen is a generic version of TLD. It is a medication used as either PEP (to prevent HIV transmission after an exposure) or to treat HIV by suppressing viral load.
TLD: https://i-base.info/guides/14970
Is a person taking luvigen positive with HIV?
Hi Nonny, I am sorry to hear about these symptoms/side effects that you have been experiencing.
When did you switch to Luvigen? and when did you first notice these side effects?
What is the name of the treatment you were taking before Luvigen?
Blood should not just be appearing on your clothes. Have you spoken to a doctor about this?
And have you noticed any other symptoms e.g., fevers, night sweats and or/chills? and has anything else changed since switching your treatment?
I’m suddenly experiencing rash on my face, large pimples, my throat is toggling and have blood clothes on my body that comes and goes. I’ve started experiencing all this after using luvigen med. can I recommend to get the the old version I used to get. I’m not happy with luvigen
HI Zimkhitha, I am sorry but I do not recognise daplapmeds. What is it?
Do I take luvigen while I’m taking daplapmeds?
Can I have sex while taking luvigen tablet,or should I abstain until I complete 28 days course?
Hi Current, while on PEP it is not recommended to have sex without a condom/your partner being on PrEP.
For more information please see here: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq