Question
Questions about Tribuss
6 March 2013. Related: Adherence, All topics.
I was diagnosed with HIV in January 2013 during regular HIV testing. My CD4 count was 91 and my GP put me straight on Tribuss.
I’ve never been sick of any illness since July 2012. I’d like to know about Tribuss. What do I do if I forgot to take the pill and remember only the next day?
I have also been given Trixazole (Bactrim). Should I take the pill as well?
And what mult-vitamins will be good for me?
Answer
Hi,
I’m sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis but I’m glad to hear how well you are feeling. Do you have any support to deal with finding out you have HIV?
Tribuss is a combination pill which contains three antiretrovirals (ARVs). These are efavirenz, FTC and tenofovir. This is a very widely used combination for treating HIV. Tribuss is a generic version of Atripla. Other generic versions include Trustiva, Tribuss or Odimune. You can read general information about this drug on our HIV meds page.
If you realise you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. BUT, if you only realise when you’re going to take your next dose, do not take a double dose.
Bactrim/Trixazole are antibiotics which your doctor has given to make it less likely that you will get ill with infections like pneumonia. These are recommended for anybody with a CD4 under 200 and it’s important that you keep taking these. In some countries it is recommended to continue taking these antibiotics as long as your CD4 count is still below 350.
Multi-vitamins don’t treat HIV. Unless you have a vitamin deficiency there is unlikely to be any benefit from taking a multivitamin and they are essentially a waste of money. You are better off spending your money on a healthy diet which will do more to keep your body strong than a multivitamin.
Hi my name is prayer .and im on tribuss since 2013 and I realy want a child now so will I be pregnant while taking it or what must I do to fall pregnant please help me..I realy need a child
Hi,
Its understandable that you are confused because they keep changing you. Atroiza and Tribuss are both generic versions (copies) of a pill called Atripla. They contain the same ingredients and work in exactly the same way. They only have different names because they are made by different companies. This is a really widely used pill and is very effective.
If you have concerns you should ask your clinic or doctor about why you are changing so often. It might just have to do with the meds they have available.
I was on abacavir,lamivudine and efavrienz,they put me on Atroiza,I was told to go back to my abacavir ,lami and erf,now again they give me Tribuss.I’m confussed now and I’m worried if its still the right process,please help me.
Hi,
The Tribuss he is on contains the same medications as tyricten and erige. These are the HIV drugs he is takign so that hasn’t changed. The Purbac might have been stopped because his CD4 count is getting better. He can ask his clinic about this.
My boyfriend is HIV+ he us to take Purbac,tyricten,erige and novavita+ yesterday when courier delivered the medication I just found out that there are only to pckts of medication which is Tribuss and novavita + is the medication changed or what I am worried, Help Help Help
Hi,
Odimune and Tribuss are both generic versions (copies) of a pill called Atripla. They all contain the same ingredients and work in the same way. They just have different names because they are made by different companies.
Hi, i’m pregnant and HIV positiv. I was given odimune and now they gave me tribuss. I want to know what the difference between these to is?
Hi,
I am afraid i don’t know what you mean by Ova. The only thing that will keep your HIV under control is HIV meds. If you have defaulted on Tribuss you should ask your doctor or clinic if they have other HIV meds available.
Can i start ova if i defaulted on Tribuss?
Since i’ve been taking Tribuss i’ve gone back to my normal weight. I was taking AZT so i was already developed a big stomach and my bum was flat but now everything is going back to normal.