Q and A

Question

Can Reydin be used as PEP?

Does Reydin work like PEP or PrEP after exposure?

Answer

Hi, how are you doing?

Yes. Reydin can be used as PEP.

Reydin is a generic version of TLD.

TLD is a first line recommendation to be used as PEP. It is not used as PrEP. PrEP is used before an exposure and is usually a 2 drug combination called Truvada.

Please see this link for more information about PrEP:
https://i-base.info/guides/prep

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

Josh.

24 comments

  1. Simon Collins

    Hi Gift – please this this link for info on PEP:
    https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq

  2. Gift

    Hi,

    I was exposed to HIV 3 days ago and took the Reydin pills 24 hours after exposure. I am scared and keep thinking about how likely for it to work if I take it properly. What are the chances for it to fail?

  3. Josh Peasegood

    Hi Lee, PEP is only required in high risk encounters. Please determine if this was a high risk exposure: https://i-base.info/guides/testing/risks-for-transmission

    PEP can be started within 72 hours of an exposure.

  4. Lee

    Hi I had unprotected sex with someone I’m not sure if their status it’s been a day since already. Can I take reydin for a month