Question
Is Odimune safe in pregnancy?
17 April 2013. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
I am an HIV positive woman and I am pregnant.
I have just received Odimune but I have a few concerns.
The leaflet which accompanies the batch states that Odimune is not recommended for pregnant women because safety and efficacy has not been established.
Is Odimune safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
Answer
Hello,
Thanks for your email. We have a lot of questions from women taking this combination in pregnancy.
Odimune is a generic version of Atripla. This link is to a previous question about use in pregnancy. Atripla contains the same drugs as Odimune, it’s just a different name because it’s made by a different company.
If you have any questions after reading this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help!
Hi I just discovered that I am pregnant and I am on Arvs should I be corncered and when should I start antenatal clinic
Hi Magret,
Yes, many women from around the world have taken Odimune when pregnant. Odimune contains the same drugs as Atripla, and you can read more info about it on this similar Q&A.
i’m 8 years being HIV POSITIVE and i’m taking ODIMUNE.can i fall pregnant while taking this pill?
Hi Snenhlanhla,
If your face is swollen this is something that you should discuss with a doctor. It’s unlikely to be HIV related, though it might.
Am 5 months pregnant im taking odimune pills I started taking this pills since I find out that am pregnant and HIV positive but my problem is that my face got swollen I thought it was food I was eating and I changed it and now I eat boiled food but still this thing always coming back so now I don’t know what wrong
Can i use Odimune while am breastfeeding?
Hi Asy,
Yes its safe to use Odiume when breastfeeding. Its actually very important to take ARVs when breastfeeding.
Hi Vovo,
Congratulations on having a baby! And yes, HIV meds are safe for your baby. Thousands of women all over the world have taken these drugs without any complications. The result is many healthy HIV negative babies. You can find out more in the i-Base guide to pregnancy.
i given odimune im hiv positive and im pregnant 2 months nw . Is odimune safe for pregnance
Hi Mavis,
Zinplex is used to treat skin conditions, therefore unless you have a skin condition I don’t know why you would be prescribed this. It isn’t for the HIV.