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Long-acting HIV medicines have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering a safe way to reduce how often someone needs to take HIV medicines.
Long-acting HIV medicines are injected under the supervision of a health care provider rather than taken as an oral 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 si
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
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.
