HIV treatment is usually taken in tablet form. The tablets have to be taken at the right times, because missing doses makes it more likely that the virus will become resistant. Some tablets have to be kept in the fridge and some cannot be taken with certain kinds of food. The person with HIV has [...]
HIV drugs can be hard to take. You may need to take a lot of them, and they can cause side effects that are hard to manage. But it’s so important that you take all of them as your doctor tells you to. Missing doses can lead to drug resistance. This is when the virus [...]
Regular checkups will help your doctor monitor your health. Your checkups will likely include a physical exam and lab tests, such as a CD4 count, viral load test, and may also include a test to see if your HIV strain is resistant to any HIV drugs. This information will help your doctor recommend a time [...]