Question
I missed my meds for 4 days, will I be OK?
7 May 2019. Related: All topics, CD4 and viral load.
I’m traveling for work and forgot my meds…Meaning I will miss 4 doses of Biktarvy
My viral load has been undetectable for nearly 10 years now and I am otherwise in very good health… so how dangerous is missing 4 doses?
Answer
Thanks for getting in touch.
Meds needs to be taken every day to make sure that there are always good drug levels in your body, Getting the timing right means you still have good levels when you come to taje the next dose. This is for week day and weekends, every day in the year.
Luckily though, as drugs have become better, they also provide cover if you are sometimes late.
Though missing four days is not good, you should be okay. This is because after ten years, levels of HIV will be very very low. If you do this often though, you might develop drug resistance.
Your partners will also be okay from this time. It usually takes a couple of weeks for a viral load to rebound. As soon as you get home, make sure that you take your meds. If possible you may want to have your viral load checked.
Hello Tracey and thanks for getting in touch.
I am sorry to hear your sister has stopped her medication.
Usually there are many reasons for this and the most common is side effects.
The response to stopping medication depends on the individual and their health before that.
For sure your sister will become detectable again and in time she might become unwell.
it is important to support her during this period and explain that it is in her best interest to take ARVs as she can maintain a good quality of life.
Going to the clinic will allow her to get tested too and monitor her health to prevent getting sick.
It might be beneficial talking to local community groups as they offer support to people living with HIV and their families, especially in situations like that.
My sister has hiv but has not had her pills for 2 weeks what will happen to her
Hi Candy, if your viral load was undetectable, then these few days will still be okay. Please restart your meds again as soon as you get home again.
Hi
I’m living with HIV and its undetectable,but I’m breastfeeding…now I’m visiting at my boyfriend’s place did not know I will stay long,my medication finished on Saturday and I can only be able to get them on Wednesday
Will my baby be okay?I’m extremely worried
Please help