Check that it works:
- HIV tests: every 6 months to check the medication is working
- Check compliance: the more uninterrupted your PrEP is, the better it works.
Anti-HIV medication to avoid infection:
PrEP is a regular intake of anti-HIV medication to reduce the possibility of getting infected by the virus during sex. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), was first thought of as an option when it was shown that people with HIV who receive medication stop being infectious for others. Its efficacy has been proved in many studies and it is a safe choice if monitored.
Interesting data from clinical trials:
It is available in the Spanish public health system:
The use of PrEP has been authorised by the Spanish Medication and Sanitary Products Agency (Agencia del Medicamento y Productos Sanitarios). It can be acquired without any cost. Nevertheless, we are still waiting for more information regarding the exact distribution procedure to follow. You can book an appointment at Sandoval medical centre in Madrid to get all the necessary information. We are sorry to say that we do not have information about other regions yet, but we will give more details as soon as possible.
Check that it works:
Check that it’s safe:
PrEP can affect the kidneys. This was not seen very often in clinical trials but should be monitored. If you take this drug long term it can reduce your bone density too.
Look out for other infections:
Someone taking PrEP is probably going to have more unprotected sex than others. Therefore, it is important to check them for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis, which are infections we often have without symptoms. We should also look out for hepatitis C.
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