Question 1

i moved to another city and forgot to take the hiv treatment with me but tomorrow i can go back and take the treatment will this cause any resistance?

Accepted Answer

: Taking antiretroviral drugs intermittently indeed can result in HIV resistance to those and related drugs. However, any single episode of missing treatment for a few days is unlikely to cause a problem. But resume treatment ASAP, and also plan on establishing HIV medical care soon in your new location, then discuss with your doctor. Good luck.

Question 2

am i going to die if i missed four days in a row of hiv treatment?

Accepted Answer

Missed 4days/hiv med: No you are not going to die, start taking meds as prescribed and do not miss any more days, as irregular ingestion can cause antibiotic resistance
it is very important to take all your drugs as prescribed
good luck.

Question 3

need expert help here. what are the advantages of delaying hiv treatment?

Accepted Answer

None: Starting treatment early controls progress of disease and reduces the risk of transmitting it to others. See your doctor to plan your treatment asap.

Question 4

if i skip my hiv treatment for two days will it have an impact on my health?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Missing HIV treatment risks virus mutiplying which is not good with respects to infecting sexual partners, but otherwise probably will not personally affect your life. Suggest you find way to be obsessive compulsive about taking daily medication. Try putting medication on pillow in every am &amp; next to bed at night. Advise partner to use condom protection for couple of weeks.

Question 5

is lexiva (fosamprenavir) hiv treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it should never be taken alone. It needs to be taken in combination with other medications for HIV in order to be effective.

Question 6

how effective is  atripla for hiv treatment?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: It is one of the preferred regimens  in current treatment guidelines.

Question 7

does hiv treatment can lover our testesteron levels i am under treatment 1 year 26 yrs old malehow hiv treatment can eeffect our male hormons.

Accepted Answer

Usually not: I'm really glad that you've been diagnosed and are under treatment. Most men have enough testosterone on board that they are "maxed out", especially at your age. If things are slowing down sexually for you and it's a problem, it's worth discussing with your physician. The best measure is how you respond to your favorite images / films / ideas. Best wishes.

Question 8

hi dr.

im on the pep treatment (emergency hiv treatment) which i have started last night at 21:30.

does that mean i have to take it the same time everyday? or i can take it anytime in the evening

Accepted Answer

Ideally: About same time for 2 reasons:
1. Bioavailability for the drug remains consistent with therapeutic troughs
2. Improved compliance as a set time will trigger taking the drug that may be otherwise easily missed all together.

Question 9

does hiv treatment can lower our testeron level how it can effect male hormones .. i am 26 yrs old male 1 year under hiv treatment?

Accepted Answer

HIV and testosterone: Low testosterone levels are more common in men with HIV than in the general population. The finding particularly applies to men between the ages of 40 and 59 years old. Whether it is related to therapy is unclear, and whether replacement is necessary is also not entirely clear. See a clinical psychologist with HIV expertise. You should not feel hopeless. Good luck and best wishes.

Question 10

does drinking alcohol affect hiv treatment i need to know because sometimes i stay up late and drink alcohol after taking the medicine?

Accepted Answer

: Enough alcohol consumed can affect many area of bodily functions, so "staying up late drinking alcohol" is not a recommended activity regardless of the effect on HIV medication.

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A member asked:

I moved to another city and forgot to take the hiv treatment with me but tomorrow i can go back and take the treatment will this cause any resistance?

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Am i going to die if i missed four days in a row of hiv treatment?

A member asked:

Need expert help here. what are the advantages of delaying hiv treatment?

A member asked:

If i skip my hiv treatment for two days will it have an impact on my health?

A member asked:

Is lexiva (fosamprenavir) hiv treatment ?

A member asked:

How effective is atripla for hiv treatment?

A member asked:

Does hiv treatment can lover our testesteron levels i am under treatment 1 year 26 yrs old malehow hiv treatment can eeffect our male hormons.

A member asked:

Hi dr. im on the pep treatment (emergency hiv treatment) which i have started last night at 21:30. does that mean i have to take it the same time everyday? or i can take it anytime in the evening

A member asked:

Does hiv treatment can lower our testeron level how it can effect male hormones .. i am 26 yrs old male 1 year under hiv treatment?

A member asked:

Does drinking alcohol affect hiv treatment i need to know because sometimes i stay up late and drink alcohol after taking the medicine?

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