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
Yesterday I sleep with my friend without protection, and immediately went to the Doctor who prescribed Tribuss, will it help me not to get infected?
Hi Rose,
Please see Q4 here: https://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
I take tribuss for my hiv med for two month what happens if I forget once to take it ?
Hi Dolly,
What is it that you’d like to ask?
Newly diagnosed Jan 2020 .2018 last negative results new relationship frm 2019 Feb did nt use condoms now positive. Never tested before with new partner .cd4 444 viral load 4.82.tribus prescribed
Hi Bongani,
If your wife is taking ARVs, as long as her viral load is undetectable, there’s no risk to you. Basically her being on meds is protecting you. Please see here: http://i-base.info/u-equals-u/
Hi I have just found out that my wife is using tribuss tablets, she was hiding from me. And I’m confused because last month on the 19 i did test for HIV and the resales was negative. Is tha possible?
Hi Jack,
Sorry, I’m not sure about your question. But if your girlfriend is taking HIV treatment (ART) and has an undetectable viral load then the risk to you is zero. Even if you don’t use condoms.
Please see Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) here.
Hi,
How was stay with my girlfriend for 1 year and 6 month just find out now she was infected HIV for long time i Am worries now cause she never tell me anything i find it my self.
Hi Samantha,
Are you taking Tribuss? There could be a potential interaction with efavirenz, one of the drugs in Tribuss. But this website says that it is difficult to predict this interaction.
Please can you talk to your doctor about this.