Question
Will missed doses affect how well PEP works?
3 April 2024. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE.
Hey, I went to hospital for pep, then doctor gives me pep, the first day I take at 7 pm and the second day I take 7 am in morning, then the following day I took at 7 pm in evening, can pep fail to work or? Because it is for the first three days
Answer
Hi there
Please see this link for info about PEP, including dosing.
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq
It is better to try and take PEP at the same time each day. Missing or being late with a dose is not recommended, but should still be very effective.