Pep Programs For Early Hiv Treatment

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Treatment After Exposure to HIV

For serious exposures, the U.S. Public Health Service recommends using a combination of three approved ARVs for four weeks. For less serious exposure, the guidelines recommend four weeks of treatment with two drugs: zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT) and lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC). In January 2001, the Centers for Disease Control warned against using nevirapine (Viramune) for PEP because of the risk of liver damage. See Fact Sheet 431 for more...

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I am on a PEP program is it right???

Doc. I had a high risk encounter 62hrs ago. Receptive Anal with condom but unsure of proper condom use. I am in a panic so went to the Hospital. The Doctor put me on Kaletra and Combivir until I get in to see the HIV people. Am I doing the right...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Hello, one of the challenges of this forum is that since it is not real time it is best for people with possible HIV exposures to call an HIV hotline or warmline for immediate advice beyond standard medical attention. PEP, or post exposure... Read more »

PEP Treatment HELP? (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2009) (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2009)

Hi there, I found your contact details online and your help would be very much appreciated as I am currently in a panic mode! Here it goes: 1. I had anal sex (me top HIV neg) with a partner (bottom HIV pos with viral load 20k 26k copies)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,First off, what's up with your condoms? Did you buy them during the Reagan era? Have you been storing them in the glove box of your car parked in sweltering heat? Are you using oil-based lubricant (incompatible with latex)? I think it's... Read more »

discontinue PEP 1 week early?

Hi,Three weeks ago, I went to my GP with persistent swollen glands and based on that symptom, along with the fact that I had severe flu symptoms several weeks earlier and recent risky sexual activities (unprotected oral sex in saunas on a regular...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Yes, I agree HIV meds are no picnic! I've been on them for over a decade now. Yes, stopping them would be like a dream. Hell, better than a dream more like a wet dream!!!Regarding PEP, we really don't know how long is long enough.... Read more »

Can I quit PEP early?

I was the btm in a man/man sexual experience. The condom busted and he did climax inside me. He assured me he was negative but I obviously have no proof and it was a one night stand so I cannot find him to get him tested. My doc put me on PEP...how...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,A full course of PEP is a full 28 days. If you're having trouble tolerating your medications, talk to the HIV specialist following your case. There are often ways we can mitigate the drug side effects. If necessary, we can even switch... Read more »

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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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Early treatment

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

My son tested positive on June 21st. I have been reading about the pros and cons of treatment during this point of acute infection. What's the scoop? Any thoughts? 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 »

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