Change of time in taking medication

[s.papadas1]

I have been on medication since December 2019 and doing great (Genvoya). Every night at 11pm sharp. I used to travel a lot before covid and was wondering if it would be advisable to change my time that I take my medication to let’s say 6pm sharp daily to fit different time zones in future. Would that be a very abrupt change shocking to my organism with potential threatening results or adherence!? I intend to discuss this during my October appointment but would appreciate a first reaction from the community. I am also wondering if it’s better to adapt to the time zones where i travel instead of changing my routine but i believe it might be more frustrating like that in case the time difference demands I wake up in the middle of the night

[Jim Allen]

Hiya,

I travel a lot for work as well and this is how i've manage that for myself:

Normally I take my meds between 6-9 am Irish time and I jump on a plane today to New York than I will take my meds between 6-9 am New York time during my trip.

This does mean i'm in fact talking my meds +- 5 hours too early on the first day in New York and +-5 hours late on my first day back and that's fine.

That's me and has always been fine with my healthcare provider ,however, write it down as a question to ask your doctor in October.

Best, Jim

[s.papadas1]

Thanks so much for the immediate response really. So prompt and to the point. So you actually adapt yourself to the time zones where you are visiting. Thank a lot. I will ask that in October