Question 1

is there hiv drug resistance to protease inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The HIV mutates frequently, and when a mutation produces resistance to protease inhibitors this will allow that form of the virus to multiply over other forms which are sensitive.  That is one of the reasons for a drug combination which makes single mutational changes less likely to be favorable to the virus.

Question 2

after protective veginal sex with call gril.i started anti hiv drug after 7 days of exposure and completed on day 47. i took hiv 4th gen combo p24ag/ab test negative after 30 days of complete treatment and 77 days of exposure.is my result canclusive?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: If you had protected intercourse, none of the postexposure prophylaxis or testing was needed.

Question 3

do hiv drug regiments cause liver and/or kidney damage?

Accepted Answer

HIV med/liver damage: Yes; different regimens/medications carry different risks/side effects, but in general there is an association with these classes of medications and liver/renal dysfunction.

They should be taken only as directed and their use should be monitored with the ppropriate lab tests recommended.

Question 4

i recently received post exposure profilaxis (pep) after a suspected exposure to the hiv. the pep giving to me is just one medication(30pcs). what i read online is that it's a combination of 3 drugs. so i don't know if what i was given is correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct: Prophylaxis post exposure for HIV is comprised of 2 medications (Tenofovir and emcitrabine) There are several manufacturers that combine these meds into one pill for ease of treatment (Truvada, Descovy). Actual treatment of an HIV positive individual is comprised of 3 meds. These can also be combined into one pill (Symtuza, Biktarvy)

Question 5

on drugs after concert i think i licked a rocker lead an i feel sick. do i have hiv or something?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't contract HIV from licking or kissing even an infected person.  Hiv risks are from IV drug abuse and unprotected sexual intercourse or other blood to blood exposures.

Question 6

why did they keep on letting drug addicts donate blood after hiv was first identified? didnt they know?

Accepted Answer

HIV INFECTION: Hiv  and  other infections are screened among blood donors much more among drug addicts to prevent transmission of aids , hepatitis, etc.

Question 7

does using a drug with an active substance with an anthromatic (dmard) disease-modifying effect affect the hiv test? my test is negative on day 115?

Accepted Answer

: Not on day 115th post exposure.

Question 8

are there drugs that affect the 4th generation hiv test? what is the exact and clear time for testing? will the test give a false negative even if we are sick? i tested on the 80th and 100th days and it was negative?

Accepted Answer

: No, none. Duplicate question; see reply to your other question.

Question 9

can a hiv+ take sexually enhance drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as it does not interfere with your combination of antiretroviral medications.  You can check this with your doctor, or your friendly pharmacist will have this on their computer and can look it up for you.

Question 10

could hiv antiretroviral drugs work for everyone?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: There is a variety of anti HIV drugs and at least some are suitable for almost every one. The side effects vary with different patients.

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A member asked:

Is there hiv drug resistance to protease inhibitors?

A member asked:

After protective veginal sex with call gril.i started anti hiv drug after 7 days of exposure and completed on day 47. i took hiv 4th gen combo p24ag/ab test negative after 30 days of complete treatment and 77 days of exposure.is my result canclusive?

A member asked:

Do hiv drug regiments cause liver and/or kidney damage?

A member asked:

I recently received post exposure profilaxis (pep) after a suspected exposure to the hiv. the pep giving to me is just one medication(30pcs). what i read online is that it's a combination of 3 drugs. so i don't know if what i was given is correct?

A member asked:

On drugs after concert i think i licked a rocker lead an i feel sick. do i have hiv or something?

A member asked:

Why did they keep on letting drug addicts donate blood after hiv was first identified? didnt they know?

A member asked:

Does using a drug with an active substance with an anthromatic (dmard) disease-modifying effect affect the hiv test? my test is negative on day 115?

A member asked:

Are there drugs that affect the 4th generation hiv test? what is the exact and clear time for testing? will the test give a false negative even if we are sick? i tested on the 80th and 100th days and it was negative?

A member asked:

Can a hiv+ take sexually enhance drug?

A member asked:

Could hiv antiretroviral drugs work for everyone?

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