Question

Are D17/H pills PEP?

6 July 2022. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE.

Hello, my questions is:

I was possibly exposed to HIV through sex, and the next morning I went to hospital (a centre for HIV treatment) for PEP. The doctor gave me some pills (D17 on one side and H on the other side). I was in such a panic that I didn’t ask the name.

Is there anyone who knows it’s name? Please send me the answer even via email I will appreciate it.

Thank you

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi, how are you doing?

I do not recognise D17/H as identifiers for HIV medication. Though there are a number of different companies that make the same drug but they all look different.

Have you looked at our ARV guide? You might be able to identify your own medication by looking through this.

If you are having trouble figuring out which medication you have, you can take it to a pharmacist and they will be able to help.

Please see this link for more information about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq

Josh.

40 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Bria, please see here: https://i-base.info/guides/testing/symptoms-and-seroconversion

  2. Bria •

    What are possible signs that has been exposed HIV in the first 1month

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Jane, as with all medication you are unsure with you should speak with the doctor or your pharmacist. They will be able to inform you what the tablet is and how to take it.

  4. Jane •

    was possibly exposed to HIV through sex, and the next morning I went to hospital (a centre for HIV treatment) for PEP. The doctor gave me some pills (D17 on one side and H on the other side). I was in panic that I didn’t ask the name.

    Is there anyone who knows it name?

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Yellow, please see the answer to the question you have commented on. PEP and ART are the same drugs.

  6. Yellow •

    Pls is d17/H an ART?

  7. Simon Collins •

    Hi Kuruku, I am sorry that this is not enough information for me to help. Please contact your doctor or pharmacy to ask them. I can help once you find out the names.

  8. Kuruku •

    Went for hiv test and was given pink ova shape drugs h at the other side
    And white round tablets dnt their name

  9. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Mike, TLD is a first line recommendation for PEP – your doctor has given you the right medication.

    TLD will leave the body soon after you finish your course of PEP. If you are having side effects while taking it, they will likely be gone in the day or two after finishing PEP.

  10. Mike •

    Hello Josh

    The doctor said it’s TLD.
    Do you know how long it can last in the body (because of the side effects)