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- When should you start antiretroviral treatment?
- How long can you take antiretroviral drugs?
- How can you tell if someone is using Arvs?
- Can I infect someone while on ARVs?
- Does Arvs damage liver?
- How much does antiretroviral cost?
- What is the difference between hiv1 and hiv2?
- Can ARV cause your face to be dark?
- What is the name of the new ARV pill?
- What will happen if I skip my ARV for 2 days?
- Can I try for a baby while on ARVs?
- Is it important to take ARVs at the same time everyday?
- Does ARV cause kidney failure?
When should you start antiretroviral treatment?
Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy. ART is recommended for all individuals with HIV to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection (AI) and to prevent HIV transmission to sexual partners and infants (AI). ART should be initiated as soon as possible after HIV diagnosis (AII).
How long can you take antiretroviral drugs?
This means that most people will need to be on treatment for 7 to 12 months to have a durably undetectable viral load. It is essential to take every pill every day to maintain durably undetectable status.
How can you tell if someone is using Arvs?
The only way to tell if a person has HIV is through the HIV Antibody Test, which detects the presence of antibodies produced by the body in response to the HIV virus.
Can I infect someone while on ARVs?
U=U is a scientifically proven concept that people with HIV who take ARVs daily as prescribed, and achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load, have effectively no risk of transmitting the virus to someone else through sex.
Does Arvs damage liver?
Like many medications, certain antiretroviral drugs can harm the liver, known as hepatotoxicity. Fortunately, modern antiretrovirals are generally much easier on the liver than older meds that are no longer widely used.
How much does antiretroviral cost?
But HIV treatments can be expensive. HIV care involves a type of medication called antiretroviral therapy (ART) and regular visits with your doctor. One study estimated that costs of this care could run anywhere between $1,800 to $4,500 each month during a person's lifetime.
What is the difference between hiv1 and hiv2?
HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV and accounts for 95% of all infections, whereas HIV-2 is relatively uncommon and less infectious. HIV-2 is mainly concentrated in West Africa and the surrounding countries. HIV-2 is less fatal and progresses more slowly than HIV-1.
Can ARV cause your face to be dark?
This is a skin condition in which the skin reacts to exposure to the sun by turning darker in color. It's most common in people of color, but anyone with HIV is susceptible to photodermatitis. If you're taking medications to improve immune strength, you may have this reaction as a side effect.
What is the name of the new ARV pill?
Early results from people taking a new antiretroviral medication called lenacapavir are promising. The long-acting drug is still at the research stage, but if the developers are able to pair it effectively with other drugs that also only needs to be taken twice a year, it could revolutionise HIV treatment.
What will happen if I skip my ARV for 2 days?
Missing doses of HIV medicines can reduce their usefulness and increase the possibility of developing drug resistance, which makes certain HIV drugs lose their effectiveness. If you realize you have missed a dose, go ahead and take the medication as soon as you can, then take the next dose at your usual scheduled time.
Can I try for a baby while on ARVs?
If you are a woman with HIV and intend to get pregnant, most antiretroviral drugs are considered safe during pregnancy. If you are currently on treatment, you will likely be advised to continue if you become pregnant as long as you have an undetectable viral load.
Is it important to take ARVs at the same time everyday?
Taking your medication as prescribed is key to HIV treatment working. You should try to take your pills at around the same time each day. This page includes advice on dealing with missed doses. It's also important to follow instructions about food and to check for drug-drug interactions.
Does ARV cause kidney failure?
Some antiretroviral drugs may concentrate in the kidneys, or inhibit creatinine secretion in the kidneys, leading to damage to the kidney tubules. Inflammation caused by HIV may also lead to kidney damage.
