GREAT thread Lucy, just don't rely to heavily on this course of drugs (Always check condoms during sex, and remember to ensure there is no air @ the top, also use PLENTY of water based lubricant.
To be most effective, treatment should begin within an hour of possible infection.
While there is compelling data to suggest that PEP after HIV exposure is effective, there have been cases where it has failed. Failure has often been attributed to the delay in receiving treatment, the level of exposure (i.e., the viral load received), or both. However, for non-occupational exposures, the time and level of exposure are based on patient-supplied information; absolute data is therefore unavailable.
PEP can also slow down the development of antibodies, potentially causing false negatives on a later HIV test. Doctors will advise patients who received PEP to get a test at 6 months post-exposure as well as the standard 3 month test.
Side effects: including malaise (general feeling of being unwell), fatigue, diarrhea, headache, nausea and vomiting
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