AIDS Drugs

AIDS treatment Basics:

1. Typical starting regimens for treating HIV often include -

-Efavirenz/Zidovudine/Lamivudine

- Efavirenz/Tenofovir/Emtricitabine

- Lopinavir boosted by Ritonavir/Lamivudine/Zidovudine

- Lopinavir boosted by Emtricitabine/Tenofovir/Ritonavir

These can be adjusted based on resistant strains and your doctor's recommendations. HAART is a critical aspect to controlling HIV and you should discuss these and other treatment options with your doctor. Using a combination of AIDS drugs will enable you to better control the infection and greatly slow its progression. The difficult part can be manage the benefits of the drugs versus the side effects as these side effects can be very severe.

2. HIV drugs are expensive, know where to go for help

There are many organizations who will send you your medications free or cheaper if you can provide proof that you are low income. Also it is effective sometimes to contact the drug maker of the particular drugs you take to ask for a special coupon or discount they are often available. Also depending on your insurance level whether you are uninsured or underinsured it sometimes can save you a lot of money to order your medications online.

3. You need to have a active relationship with your doctor

If you want to effectively treat HIV you need a relationship with your doctor so you can get the drug regimens that work for you and all the care you need. There is no way around this and you should have as many open discussions about your treatment as possible.

For more HIV information and help please visit us below.

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About the Author

Randy works in a HIV health clinic in WA.