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HIV Treatment and Medical Care

3 hours late on pep 5th day

Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Question

    Took 4 pep pills on time 5th day was 3 hours late..does this have an matter or does the levels still mantain in blood for compensation?

    Answer

    Hello and thanks for posting.

    Deep breath.

    HIV medications, whether for prevention or treatment do not need to be taken exactly at 24- or 12-hour intervals. While it's reasonable to aim for roughly the same time every day, taking a dose three hours later than planned is not "late", nor will this compromise your treatment.

    Be well, BY

    You should know: The answer above provides general health information that is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment recommendations from a qualified health care professional.
    Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Ben Young, M.D., Ph.D., is a highly regarded HIV physician-researcher at the forefront of efforts to establish better coordinated care for people living with HIV. He was a Q&A expert and writer on TheBody for nearly 20 years, leaving in 2018.