Question
Can i take my treatment in the morning?
9 March 2016. Related: Adherence, All topics, Changing treatment.
Is it ok for me to take my treatment in the morning, instead of in the evening?
Answer
Hi,
This depends on what medication you are on. If you are taking efavirenz, or a pill containing this, it is not usually recommended. This is because of the kind of side effects efavirenz causes. Taking it at night means you are sleeping and avoiding some of the side effects.
If you are on a combination that oddest contain efavirenz it should be ok to take int the morning. The important thing is that you continue to take your medication at the same time every day. You should not switch back and forth between the new time and the old time. Good adherence is important to make sure your meds work.
You can find more information about adherence in our online treatment guide.
And more information about efavirenz in our medication guide.
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