Question
I took two pills by mistake, will I be OK?
29 April 2019. Related: Adherence, All topics, Side effects.
I’ve taken two pills by mistake, am I going to be OK? I take Atripla.
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Though you only need one tablet a day of Atripla, you’ll be OK. There won’t be any damage.
Hi Leanne, this is not going to be a problem. You may experience slightly worse side effects for the next day. This would be expected with the higher drug level in your body. This will go away in a day or two – if this happens at all.
If you do notice anything that makes you feel worse/ill, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
I over doses my arvs by mistake I took the same tablet I always takes in the morning I repeat them in the evening
Hi Gloria,
This isn’t how ARVs work. If you take more meds than you’re supposed to do, this will have a negative effect on your body. Your CD4 will increase, but you need to take the ARVs as prescribed by your doctor.
Can I take two tablets daily instead of one in order to increase my Cd4 count?