Question
Does honey, turmeric and ginger effect Biktarvy?
22 May 2023. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
Would consuming a table spoon of chestnut honey (with some extra pollen and bee gum), turmeric and ginger mixture after one hour of taking Biktarvy cause any interactions with the drug? Or worsen HIV somehow?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
No. There is no risk of interaction between Biktarvy and this mixture.
This mixture of chestnut honey, turmeric and ginger will not reduce how well Biktarvy works. It will also not cause HIV to be worsened.
Josh.
Hello Siray and thanks for getting in touch.
I can’t find some interaction between Biktarvy and mullein tea.
I would however suggest to not use supplements unless your doctor has prescribed them for you and to raise any health concerns with your doctor so they can be adressed asap
Can i drink mullein tea if i take biktarvy? Not together, i mean 3 or 4 hours later. Thanks.
Hello Greg and thanks for getting in touch.
I can’t see an interaction but you will have to space it from Biktarvy by 6 hours as it contains metals (which interact with Biktarvy).
However, it might be worth having a discussion with your doctor as they can run test to see your testosterone levels and prescribe supplements if you need them.
They can also investigate other causes for ED and provide you with solutions and options.
This is a safer and much better monitored approach.
Another consideration would be your blood pressure – sometimes it can rise with testosterone supplements so you need to monitor it.
I am looking at taking Vivalis for ED.
Does it have any interactions with Biktarvy
Hi Nicole, it is okay to take your HIV meds with this malaria treatment.
I am taking biktarvy and Coartem please let me if it is okay to do so?
Hi Victoria, yes you are right. Biktarvy and magnesium can be taken if you take them at opposite ends of the day e.g., Biktarvy when you wake up and magnesium before you go to bed.
This allows enough time between medications to prevent any interaction. Taking them closer together can risk the magnesium preventing all of the Biktarvy being absorbed and reduce how effective it is.
Disculpen una persona con VIH porque no puede tomar citrato de magnesio??? O si se pudiera si se toma el citrato por la mañana y el Biktarvy por la noche?? Alguien que me pueda responder por favor y gracias!!!
Hi Vik, I do not recognise the supplements you have mentioned.
Biktarvy should not be taken with supplements containing magnesium, calcium and/or zinc. These minerals can risk the body being unable to absorb all of the Biktarvy.
The easiest way to avoid any interaction is to take Biktarvy and these supplements at opposite ends of the day. This will be a long enough time to prevent any risk of interaction between them.
I’ve begun taking Triphala (an Indian Ayurvedic herbal supplement) for digestive issues, along with neem, berberine and allicin. Will any of these interact with Biktarvy? Thanks!