Can you take Abacavir, Dolutegravir, and Lamivudine while pregnant?
Last updated September 6, 2026.
**Yes, you can take abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine during pregnancy when your HIV clinician confirms this combination is appropriate for you.** This combination, sold as Triumeq, controls HIV and helps reduce the chance of passing HIV to your baby. Current pregnancy data are reassuring, including updated findings about dolutegravir taken around conception. Your clinician should review your HIV control, hepatitis B status, kidney and liver health, and abacavir allergy screening. If you become pregnant while taking it, contact your care team promptly and keep taking your prescribed treatment unless they advise a change. Plan your prenatal vitamin timing because iron and calcium can affect dolutegravir absorption.
What to do
- **Contact your care team:** Tell your HIV clinician when you are planning pregnancy or learn you are pregnant.
- **Confirm allergy screening:** Before starting abacavir, confirm that your HLA-B*5701 genetic test is negative.
- **Take your daily dose:** Take your medication as prescribed and discuss any missed doses or vomiting with your care team.
- **Time your supplements:** Take iron or calcium with Triumeq and food, or take Triumeq 2 hours before or 6 hours after them.
- **Keep monitoring appointments:** Attend your prenatal and HIV visits so your clinicians can check your viral load and treatment.
- **Act on allergy symptoms:** Seek immediate medical advice for a rash with fever, marked tiredness, or breathing problems, and never restart after a suspected allergic reaction without medical guidance.
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