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.
It’s almost 3 weeks since I started taking tribuss Arv’s .Ever since I started with this medication I don’t sleep at night at al . What might be the problem and solution to that ?
I found out that i have HIV in 2012 and i started ARvs in 2013. Is it possible for me to have kids while positive and taking Tribuss?
Hi,
It is great that you are thinking of having a child. Many women in your position now safely have HIV negative children.
You can find lots of information about this in our guide:
http://i-base.info/guides/
Hi Mazet
It is good you are on treatment and your viral load will continue to go down between now and when your baby is born.
This will reduce the risk of HIV to your baby.
Please talk to your doctor or nurse about your worries.
Many thousands on women use Tribuss during pregnancy and it stops their baby becoming HIV positive.
I’m 27 weeks pregnant and my CD4 counts is 174 I’m scarde of what going to happen to me or my bby I’ve got 1month taking tribuss should I be worried
Hi
Please speak to your doctor about any symptom that worries you, especially if it stops you walking.
This may or amy not be the Tribuss or even HIV.
Your doctor or health worker need to examine your feet to try and find the cause.
I have been using Tribuss for a month now and I am getting sores and huge pimples on my face on painful sore under my feet and sometimes I can’t walk
Hi Rahul
The meds in Trustiva are one of the most widely used combinations.
These meds are very effective. Talk to your doctor if you are worried about side effects, but otherwise this combination is likely to keep you well and healthy for many years – perhaps for as long as if you were HIV negative.
All advice for a health lifestyle are just as important for HIV positive people: a healthy balanced diet, keeping physically and mentally active, not smoking, alcohol only in moderation, finding time to have fun etc.
best wishes
I’m HIV positive age 36 years . my cd4 count is 634. And my viral load is 1376 copies ml. My doctor has put me on trustiva tablet. Do I need to worry? Will I live healthy for years if I do my treatment regularly. I need to know what is my exact stage and will I live healthy for years? Do I need to worry and if yes what should I take care off.
Hi
Please talk to your doctor about your plans.
Many women become pregnant on Tribuss and have successful pregnancies and their babies do not have HIV.