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Can Antiviral Drugs Mask Test Results

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Stop antivirals while await resistance test results

I could swear I read somewhere that all antivirals should be stopped while awaiting resistance test results. Your thoughts? Thank you....
Susan Little, M.D.

Response from Susan Little, M.D.

University of California San Diego
Unfortunately, I do not have a universally agreed upon answer. In general, ongoing viral replication in the setting of drug resistance may permit further (ie more) selection of drug resistance mutations. That is, in general, the longer you stay on... Read more »

DOES ANTIVIRAL DRUG INTERFERE THE HIV ANTIBODY TEST(IFA)- AN ANXIOUS 26 YEAR OLD MALE

Hello Dr. Bob,Does antiviral drugs as of "FOSCARNET SODIUM INJECTION" AND... Read more »

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coconut oil delaying results/masking symptoms?

I had risky sex with a person of unknown status. I didn't know about PEP at the time. I found... Read more »

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Do any drugs affect HIV test results?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I am taking valium for anxiety and recently had a negative HIV test. Could taking valium have compromised the HIV test results? Read more »

test result

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I heard that some anti-allergic medicine (i.e piriton) will prevent the body from producing antibody...right?? Will someone take this medicine getting the -ve result for HIV even he/she is inflected. IF yes, need he/she stop to have those medicine... Read more »

Can ecstasy hinder HIV test results ?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi there. I was just wondering if taking drugs like ecstasy or cocaine a few weeks before testing can affect the results in any way ? Also, I read somewhere that ecstasy use lowers the immune system, so could this cause any problems when testing ? Read more »

Test Results

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Well, I got my HIV test result back today and it was negative. Phew!

I thought I would use this forum to share my sexual background and maybe others would benefit. I am a 40 year old single heterosexual male. I had my last HIV test when I was 30... Read more »
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