Is Taking Probiotics With Anti-retroviral Drugs Like Tivicay And Descovy Safe?

Posted on Wed, 26 Sep 2018

Question: Good afternoon
I am A HiV positive 48 year old male and, I have a question about taking probiotics, I would like to know if its ok for me to take them with Meds that I am on?
My meds are Tivicay and descovy, please advise , I am eating healthy now so I want to try and keep a healthy gut.

Thanks
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Thank you so much for your prompt answer.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Yes you can take probiotics.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

According your question you should know that it is safe to take these ARV (Tivicay and Descovy) with probiotics because they don't have interactions.

I hope my answer helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist
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Brief Answer:
You are welcomed!

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you writing back.

You are welcomed.

Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede, Infectious Diseases Specialist

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