Question
2 days without Biktarvy…
21 February 2023. Related: Adherence, All topics, CD4 and viral load.
Hi, I am very scared because I used to take my pills at 11pm…Yesterday, Friday, I took my pill and noticed it was the last one I had…
I will go for my medication on Monday morning because this is when I can get my medication (Biktarvy)
I am scared because this will mean I would not take my medicine for 2 days… missed and totally my bad, is this as critical as I think it will be and for the virus to move forward in my body?
Really hope someone can assist on this.
Thank you.
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
No. This is not as critical as you think.
2 days without Biktarvy is not going to risk your viral load rebounding.
Biktarvy as a long half life. This means it will still work after 24 hours. This gives you some time to get medication. Viral load rebound from being undetectable can take up to a week.
Josh.
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