Question
Can I take antibiotics with my ARVs?
26 April 2011. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
I am not currently needing meds for myself but am on Kaletra and Combivir as I am pregnant, I have been to the out of hours doctor today and I have been diagnosed with a kidney infection, he has prescribed Cephalexin. I didnt want to discuss my other treatment with him and I cannot get hold of my HIV doc to double check its ok to take the antibiotics with the other drugs, please could you advise.
Answer
Thank you for your question.
You should be fine to take cephalexin with your current HIV meds. There are no reported interactions. However, if you experience any symptoms after you have started taking these drugs you should contact your HIV doctor as soon as possible.
Congratulations on the pregnancy!
Hello Inno and thanks for getting in touch.
I am guessing you mean ceftriaxone injection, which is an antibiotic.
In that case yes in general it can be used.
Please check this site to assess for any interactions with your specific ARVs:
https://www.hiv-druginteractions.org/checker
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Dear Shonaphi, as with all medicines, please check the dose with your doctor or pharmacist as different doses are sometimes used for different reasons.
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Hi Simo, thanks – yes, there are no drug interactions with any HIV meds.
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