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Treatment After Exposure to HIV

What Is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? Prophylaxis means disease prevention. Post-exposure prophylaxis (or PEP) means taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs) as soon as possible after exposure to HIV, so that the exposure will not result in HIV infection. These medications are only available with a prescription. PEP should begin as soon as possible after exposure to HIV, but certainly within 72 hours. Treatment with 2 or 3 ARVs should continue...

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PEP and sore neck/ars (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST 2008)

Hi Dr. BobI just finnished PEP (zodivudine, lamivudine, crixivan) a week ago. After taking PEP I had a couple side effects, tingling in the fingers, a tiny bit in the neck and toes an exhaustion. After a while I stated to have a lot of pain in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,As I have frequently stated in this forum, I recommend anyone who has had an HIV exposure significant enough to warrant a course of PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) be followed by an HIV specialist. (See below.) It seems the vast majority of... Read more »

PEP- why the 4 weeks of Atripla for PEP?

I have a question, I will try to keep it short. I have recieved Atripla as a PEP from a previous exposure. Due to the horrible side-effects, I finished 24 of the 30 pills that were perscribed for me, I could not finish them all. After several...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,A full course of post-exposure prophylaxis is 28 days. The duration of any course of medical treatment is based on information from clinical trials, pharmacology of the drug(s), natural history of the disease, and other factors.The... Read more »

PEP (nPEP)

In reading through the forums, I noticed many posts about PEP. It brought to mind something my doctor told me.... If a condom ever breaks, give my partner a dose of my meds and call her. My question is.... I'm on Atripla. Does PEP require a...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello O,You have a wise and compassionate HIV specialist in my opinion. I absolutely agree with his recommendation. The reasons are:1.PEP is most effective if it is started as soon as possible after an HIV exposure. Therefore within minutes is more... Read more »

pep and the worst year of my life. (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST)

I'm a bit nervous because I just took PEP and I don't know what the side effects are so maybe you can help out with it. I've been having pains in my right abdomen for about a month now but my liver enzymes are normal. I'm still...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Why would you think I am the only one who could answer your questions! Your questions are not uncommon or particularly challenging. Any HIV specialist should be able to help. I'm a bit concerned by your first statement, ". . . I just took PEP... Read more »

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Articles

I-161: Experience of Health-Care Workers (HCWs) Taking Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after Occupational HIV Exposures: Findings of the HIV PEP Registry

The HIV PEP Registry was established by the CDC after the US Public Health Service first recommended in 1996 the use of combination antiretroviral therapy as prophylaxis immediately following certain occupational HIV exposures, in an effort to... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Danish PEP Registry: Experience With the Use of Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Following Sexual Exposure to HIV From 1998 to 2006

Research indicates that postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretroviral drugs after sexual exposure reduces considerably the risk of HIV infection. Since 1998, Denmark has made PEP available within 24 hours of sexual exposure; however, it can be... Read more »

Tratamiento Después de Exposición

¿Qué Es el Tratamiento Después de Exposición? ¿Quién Debería Usar PEP? ¿Debería Usarse PEP Para Situaciones Que No Sean Ocupacionales? ¿Cómo Se Toma la PEP? ¿Cuáles Son los Efectos Secundarios? En Pocas Palabras Para Mayor... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

Antes y Después: PrEP y PEP

Uno de los descubrimientos más sorprendentes de la última década ha sido que los medicamentos contra el VIH no sólo tratan la infección, sino además la previenen. Usando estas medicinas rápidamente después de la exposición al VIH ha sido... Read more »

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pep y periodo de ventana

Posted by neospeedpr, 1 Reply

hay post aqui que dicen que el pep afecta el periodo de ventana, es verdad eso? ayudeme pep y periodo de ventana Parece que si. Hay casos documentados de dos enfermeras que tomaron PEP y que dieron negativo a los 3 y 5 meses pero positivo... Read more »

PEP

Posted by je5872, 2 Replies

has anyone ever taken PEP. I began taking PEP 4 hrs post exposure. I was top with hiv+ guy on no meds when condom broke. i immediately washed and urinated. Has anyone had this experince? do they feel the PEP was effective? PEP

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PEP

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Whether PEP is workable?? Any information??

PEP Studies show PEP is workable. However it is only workable if you start within 72 hours.

PEP Dear Anonymous,

Believe me, after a definite exposure to a positive person I took it. I took AZT, 3TC, and... Read more »

pep and testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i was on pep .how long should i wait to get tested if i have a pcr test? pep and testing i had protected sex with someone hiv + and thier was blood from begining her period on the condom.at the time i had a open sore on my penis it was covered by... Read more »

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