What is PrEP? 2017

[krivetamico]

Hey all. Thanks for the comments. Naz-- I think we are still figuring out what long term effects may be. There are many years of monitoring people with HIV who have taken the specific medications in PrEP (TDF/FTC) without major concerns. But I don't think people can say for sure what will happen with long-term PrEP use. Standing Tall- HIV will basically die and get "processed" by your body if it can't establish an infection. In theory, if you stop take PrEP and get an exposure at a time when PrEP is losing its effect, you can get infected because it basically creates a situation no different than if you were not on PrEP. If you get infected and start taking PrEP while infected, you can develop a resistant strain of HIV.

For all these- I would recommend talking one on one with a medical provider who knows about PrEP. New information comes out all the time and the best way to stay up to date is to talk to someone about your specific questions. All of them are great and deserve individual attention!

Thanks for spreading awareness!

[nyatio]

it cost 35usd per month (30 days pill) in my country, with maximum 4 months supply allowed during each purchase. Require HIV negative test prior to next 4months supply. its quite affordable for me so i took 1 pill per day despite me on very occasional hook up. plus with barrier protection off course.

[rebekahnunes]

This is the first time I've heard of such a drug I wonder doesn't it inhibit the effect of TCells on other infections? The T cell is an important defence against various diseases.

[jpvamerican]

Question: What happens to the HIV virus if it can not attack t cells? Does the immune system get rid of it or does it still linger in the body until it finds a tcell that is not protected?

[naz]

I wonder what are the long term side effects from taking this?

[uerraher]

Can you make same video on post exposure prophylaxis

[RobertAppolon-hhwc]

can i used the methode 2-1-1 is ti good?
because i didn't see you talking about it.

[jaycr]

Why do you have to assume that those of use prep is targeted to are not smart enough to be given a proper scientific explanation?