Long-Acting HIV Medicine

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Key Points

  • Long-acting HIV medicines have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a safe way to reduce how often medication needs to be taken.
  • Long-acting HIV medicines are injected under the supervision of a health care provider rather than consumed as a pill at home.
  • Unlike most oral HIV medicines that are taken daily, long-acting HIV medicines are injected on schedules ranging from every two weeks to every six months,

HIV and Dietary Supplements

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Key Points

  • Dietary supplements are manufactured products that are used to reduce the likelihood of nutrient deficiency and/or to promote better health.
  • Some dietary supplements may help reduce the frequency or severity of symptoms related to HIV or side effects from HIV medicines.
  • Although dietary supplements may offer some health benefits, some products can interact with HIV medicines and reduce the effectiveness of HIV treatment or m

HIV and Transplant

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Key Points

  • People with HIV can successfully donate or receive transplanted organs with reasonable success rates using the appropriate protocols.
  • For people with HIV who are receiving a transplant, health care providers should consider and monitor potential drug interactions, kidney and liver function, and HIV viral suppression.
  • People with HIV shou