How To Take Atripla In A Different Time Zone

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Taking Atripla in a different time zone.

I will be traveling to Singapore soon, which is 6 hours ahead of my present time zone in Johannesburg, South Africa. I currently take my tablet at 22h00. What would be the best time for me to take my medication when I am in Singapore?...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

There is a generous dosing window in situations such as yours-I would suggest trying to take the Atripla before bedtime in Singapore--the one time delay should not be a problem for most patients. KH... Read more »

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