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I live in Durban(Sub-saharan Africa) and been exposed to hiv in the late night party for unprocted sex 2 days ago.1. Is it right for my docter to prescribe Truvanda alone with no Kaletra?2.Is taking pep after 36 hours put me on huge risks?3. Is...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello.1. Truvada is a combination of two antiretrovirals (Emtriva and Viread). Two-drug regimens can be used for PEP.2. PEP works best when begun as soon as possible after exposure. If more than 72 hours have lapsed since the time of exposure, PEP... Read more »

NB!! PEP Prescription incorrect

The Dr gave me pills and said that I should drink one a day and after doing my research I found... Read more »

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. »

Trizivir as PEP regime--think I was given an ineffective prescription! PLEASE HELP ME!

I went on PEP 60 hours after a possible exposure with an unknown source. This was 5 days ag. It... Read more »

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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

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PEP Question

Posted by agny, 1 Reply

WEll from the incident i already mentioned I went to the emergency room to get a prescription for PEP. They didn't favor the idea becasue of all the side effects.

Just a question about the prescription. They gave me three:

Indinavir Sulfate: every 8... Read more »

what is PEP?

Posted by MsLola13, 1 Reply

I read somewhere about PEP? What is this? Is this what a negetive person would take if they thought they were exposed to the virus? You have to take it within 72 hours or something?

How do I get this - can i get it from my doc? Reason i ask, my... 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? Read more »

unprotected sex and currently on PEP...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey everyone,

Need some help from people with knowledge of HIV, neg or poz or people who were on PEP.

I made a one time mistake of having unprotected (I inserted my penis vaginally) sex, one time, with a sex worker, status unknown...just 11 days ago.... Read more »

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