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, yes you can. It is safe to take these together. There is no interaction between the ARVs you have mentioned and Oxytetracycline.
Hi can I take oxytetracycline with arvs I’m on tenofovir Lamividine and dolutegravir
Hi Ten, there is a potential interaction between Efavirenz and Doxycycline. It would be best to discuss this with your doctor. There may be another medication more suitable for you to take.
Im currently taking Efavirenz, Tenofovir and Lamivudine can I take Doxycycline 100mg?
Hi Red, there is a potential for an interaction between Efavirenz and Clindamycin. If you speak yo your pharmacist or doctor there may be a more suitable antibiotic for you to take. As for Cefuroxime there are no interactions between any of the HIV medications you have mentioned.
Hi I’m taking ARV for HIV treatment (Efavirenz, Tenofovir and Lamivudine) ,
Can I take also antibiotics like Clindamycin 300mg and Cefuroxime 500mg?
Hi Anonymous,
Which ARVs are you taking?
Can I take tetralysal antibiotics while om on ARV treatment?
Hi Gigi,
Yes it’s OK to take Amoxicillin when you’re taking the ARVs that you’re taking.
Hi, please can I take Amoxicillin 125 mg? I’m on Tenofovir 200 mg and Tivicau 50mg.