Question
Are my ARVs safe in pregnancy?
14 May 2013. Related: All topics, Pregnancy.
I’m four months pregnant and I’m on ARVs lamivudine efavirenz and tenofovir. Is it safe for the baby if I continue taking them?
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your question. Being on ARVs will reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to your baby. If your viral load is undetectable throughout pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding the chance of passing HIV to your baby will be close to zero. So it is very important to continue taking ARVs throughout your pregnancy.
There used to be some advice against using efavirenz in pregnancy but this has changed. Please see this previous question for more informaiton about this.
Please also see our pregnancy guide, and this page about the safety of ARVs in pregnancy.
Please let me know if you have any further questions and I will be more than happy to help. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!
Hi Phindile, thanks, I think you send me an email too so your Q is already answered online here:
https://i-base.info/qa/19655
Something here is not right. Your doctor should have told you to take Atripla at night. No wonder you are having such a difficult time.
Please take your next dose in the evening from now. Please also contact your doctor or pharmacy to tell them the info I have given you.
Great news about your pregnancy :)
Hi.
I am 15 weeks pregnant and recently started taking atripla – my doctor recommended that I take it in the morning and its interfering with my work as the side effects kick in while i am on duty. Is it advisable to take it at night? Or will the side effects subside with time ?
Hi Phina, yes it is safe. All HIV medication is safe to take while pregnant. Being on ARVs is how best to keep both you and baby healthy. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.
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Hi Siphokazi, yes it is safe to take Volutrip during pregnancy. Volutrip is a first-line recommend combination ART for pregnant women.
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Hi Rebone,
Yes it’s OK to take Luvigen, it won’t cause any issues with your pregnancy.
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Hi Ntsikelelo,
Yes it’s safe to use Odimune when pregnant, it won’t have an impact on your baby.
As you’re pregnant, you may find the following helpful:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
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