Question
Does honey, turmeric and ginger effect Biktarvy?
22 May 2023. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
Would consuming a table spoon of chestnut honey (with some extra pollen and bee gum), turmeric and ginger mixture after one hour of taking Biktarvy cause any interactions with the drug? Or worsen HIV somehow?
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
No. There is no risk of interaction between Biktarvy and this mixture.
This mixture of chestnut honey, turmeric and ginger will not reduce how well Biktarvy works. It will also not cause HIV to be worsened.
Josh.
Hi Jose, thanks for your comment. Foods do not generally interact with HIV meds, so please dont worry about this. Please also see this Q&A:
https://i-base.info/qa/23998
Is tumeric, ginger and black pepper extract contraindicated with Biktarvy?
Hello Linda and thanks for this comment.
It’s true, it’s best to space them, especially if the creatine supplement contains metals
Biktarvy & creatine can be taken at opposite time of day. Biktarvy am and creatine pm with 6-8 hours in between