Didanosine Proper Use And Handling

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Advice for serodiscordent couple (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2010) (PROPER CONDOM TECHNIQUE, 2010)

Dear Dr. Frascino,About two weeks ago, my boyfriend (negative, insertive partner) and I (undetectable viral load, Atripla, CD4 740, receptive partner) were having sex and the condom broke. He immediately pulled out and that day he started PEP with...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1 I would suggest he complete the 13 days (28 days total) and then stop. The Truvada he had on board would act as "PrEP" (pre-exposure prophylaxis).2. Very low.3. Review proper condom technique (see below). Remember, "lubrication... Read more »

Chihuahua guy again (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2008)

Protected" sex is indeed protected, if the latex condom was used properly and did not break.... Read more »

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?Why not polyurethane (POLYURETHANE CONDOMS) (PROPER CONDOM USE)

HelloHope you are wellIn most of answers, you use 'if latex condom was used and did not... Read more »

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Handling the response of friends

Posted by Blixer, 4 Replies

It seems like I've been living here the past few days and posting quite a bit. But that may be normal. Another issue I've been dealing with is handling friends. I've told my bad news to about five of my friends. I know it has been a shock to... Read more »

I dont know if I can handle this!!!!!!!

Posted by deda, 6 Replies

I am 26 years old, i was diagnosed 2 years ago. until now i have been in denial. wondering how this cold happen to me. luckily i have had 2 healthy children since then. but i dont know how to deal with it. i dont like taking meds, i still feel like... Read more »

Early HIV Treatment Failure Linked to Didanosine/T

Posted by TwinsDad, 1 Reply

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Aug 23 - The combination of the antiretroviral agents didanosine, tenofovir, and efavirenz is associated with a high virological failure rate in treatment-naive patients with HIV, British investigators report.

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safe sex using condoms and the proper lube

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have tried most of lubes recommended and although you mention a few lubes on your site i am surprised that you have not mentioned Astroglide which i found a few weeks ago on www.astroglide.co.uk it is fantastic and gives long lasting lubrication... Read more »

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