What happens if someone who has lupus gets hiv?

It depends: Some people with severe lupus require strong immunosuppressive drugs and this can cause the HIV to become worse. Other lupus patients with mild disease who only need mild medicines, like plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) do not have any impact on their hiv. It is strongly recommended if you have lupus and are concerned about HIV that you get tested and, if positive, see a rheumatologist and infectious disease specialist.

See below: It makes more difficult to treat both disease. Both an infectious disease doctor and rheumatologist would have to work closely together to coordinate care.