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!
Hi Hellen,
Yes antibiotics can be used when someone is using Atrozia.
Hi
Am using Atroiza (pep)
Am also given antibiotics to treat Candida it is safe to take them?
Hi Anastasia,
Were you told why you needed to switch?
With regards to possible blood clots, does this sound familiar? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-clots/#:~:text=Symptoms%20of%20a%20blood%20clot,cough%20or%20coughing%20up%20blood
Have you discussed this with your doctor?
Hi, I Am HIV +, at first I was taking Tenofovir desoproxil fumarate 300mg/Efavirenz 600mg/ Emtricitabine 200mg, it’s been two months now they changed me to Dolutegravir 50mg,Lamivudine 300mg & Tenofovir desoproxil fumarate 300mg. I now feel the blood clots under my skin. Um scared. What could be the problem? Is that medication ok? Should I be worried?
Hi Angeline,
Due to an increased risk of transmission, babies born to positive mothers need to be either breastfeed of formula fed. Therefore, mixed feeding isn’t advised. Depending on where you live, breastfeeding may not be advised, as is the case in the UK.
Can a baby be mixed fed
Formula Milk + Breast Milk.
Baby is 2 Months old
Hi Marjorie,
What ARVs are you taking? What antibiotic’s are you wanting to take.
Can I take Arv’s with antibiotics?
Hi Sthe,
If you were to breastfeed in the UK your baby would be on ARVs for the whole time that you breastfeed. However, this varies from country to country. Are the clinic aware that you’re still breastfeeding?
Hi my name Sthe I’m HiV +I have a 6 weeks old bby after birth she was given NVP and at 6 weeks they gave her Ilvitrim suspension is it still OK cause I am breastfeeding