Question
Can I use AZT and Atroiza during pregnancy?
27 May 2013. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, South Africa.
Hi, I am HIV positive and pregnant and i use zidovudine (AZT) for treatment. Can I use Atroiza as well?
Answer
Hi
In the UK it would be unusual to use AZT and Atroiza in pregnancy.
But there may be a reason why your doctor wants to do this, especially if you were diagnosed late in pregnancy.
In the UK it is now more common for women to use a three-drug combination like Atroiza than to use AZT. Atroiza is a generic version of Atripla.
In the UK we use Atripla rather than Atroiza, but the three drugs are the same – efavirenz, emtricibatine and tenofovir.
Please see this pregnancy guide for more information.
https://i-base.info/guides/
Hi Zandy,
ARVs once started need to be taken everyday. If you choose to stop taking ARVs your viral load will rebound and in time your CD4 count will drop. Your HIV won’t be under control. Is there any reason why you want to stop taking meds once you’ve had your baby?
I want to know if am taking Atroiza while I am pregnant i can stop taking them after getting birth? For now im trying to save my child
Hi Ayanda,
Info about vertical transmission (mother to child) can be found in this guide: https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
To reduce vertical transmission it’s important that women engage with HIV treatment.
Hi i am ayanda an want to know how a mother pass hiv to a child
Hi Thandeka,
It’s important that you don’t stop taking your meds, if you stop taking ARVs your HIV won’t be under control and the risk to your child will increase. If you’re having really back morning sickness you need to discuss this with your doctor.
Hi please help
I’m 3 months pregnant and taking Nevirapine and Emtricitabane so my morning sicknesses have been hell and someday I forgot to take pills and woke up fine but when I took them the sicknesses start back Please help guys what must I do
Even right now I’m on my fourth time throwing up ….I’m thinking I should just stop taking the meds
Hi Nonku,
Yes it’s safe to use Tribuss whilst pregnant, it won’t have any negative effects on your baby. As you’re pregnant you might find the following helpful: https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi Am Nonku
Wanted to know if it’s safe to still use Tribuss during pregnancy?
Hi Zama,
If you’re asking if it’s OK to take Atrozia when you’re pregnant, the answer is yes.
Hi I will like to know if I’m pregnant and on Atroiza pill