Question
Are yellow stools okay on PEP?
5 May 2023. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, Side effects.
Hi I’m 23 years old.
I had unprotected sex with a girl who had 4 partners but I don’t know her HIV status.
It’s my 6th day on PEP TLD (Viropil). Yesterday night when I was sleeping I got a sharp pain on the right side around liver and kidney I can’t say accurately where. I’ve got yellow stools for 2 days. And I’m very tired and weak right now. My bones and muscles are weak. I didn’t test for kidney and liver as I was running late and directly took PEP on 60th hour. Are yellow stools okay? And is this pain okay? Kindly help as I’m stressed. Thank you
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Have you been able to speak with a doctor about your symptoms?
There are many causes of yellow stools and this should be assessed by your doctor. They will also be able to determine the cause of this pain. Have you experienced anything like this before?
Viropil is a generic version of TLD. TLD can cause stomach discomfort. Less commonly it would cause the other symptoms you have mentioned e.g., weak muscles. How long have you been feeling tired? Are you sleeping alright?
What time of the day are you taking PEP?
Josh.
Hi Sam, PEP will not interact with other tests.
Hey Josh! I completed my PEP (TLD) today.
Now I wanna know if I got any STIs so will the lab tests be accurate just after PEP or should I wait? Like I wanna test for hepatitis and other STIs. Will PEP interact with my lab tests?
Hi Sam, Axithromycin and Montemac Fx does not interact with TlD. Antacids can sometimes interact with TLD and reduce how much is absorbed. To avoid this you can take TLD and antacids at opposite ends of the day e.g., TLD in the morning and the antacid before you go to bed.
Hey josh! I’m on my 18th day now on tld.
I have acid reflux for like 1 year and sometimes it makes my throat sore.
I usually take Azithromycin, montemac fx, and antacids when i get sore throat.
But as I’m on pep right now I’m afraid that these medicines will interfere with TLD.
Can you suggest me some medicine for my sore throat caused due to acid reflux.
I can’t pay for the consultation with other doctors as I’m poor
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