HIV/AIDS Treatment

Great advancements have been made in the treatment for HIV/AIDS. Discover how antiretroviral therapy has helped people live longer and healthier lives.

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Are We Near a Cure for HIV? Challenges and Progress

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

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Epzicom: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

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ZDV (Zidovudine): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

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HIV Protease Inhibitors: Types, Side Effects, and Interactions

By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH

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Types of HIV Medications

By S. Nicole Lane

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Is There a Cure for HIV?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

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Viramune (Nevirapine): Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Fixed-dose combination antiretroviral drug Odefsey (emtricitabine, rilpivirine, tenofovir AF)

How HIV Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Descovy: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, and Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Are Plant-Based HIV Drugs on the Horizon?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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4 Tips for Making Your HIV Drugs More Affordable

By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD

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Enroll in ADAP to Pay for Your HIV Prescription Drugs

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Immunosuppression: Causes and Risk Factors

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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List of Approved Antiretroviral Drugs for Treating HIV/AIDS

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Why Are There So Few Generic HIV Drugs?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Aggressive HIV Strain Progresses to AIDS Within 3 Years

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Stribild; Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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HIV and Your Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

How Does HIV Genetic Resistance Testing Work?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Average Wholesale Price of HIV Medications

By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD

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Integrase Inhibitors: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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What Is a Functional Cure for HIV?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Egrifta (Tesamorelin) Drug Information

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

How Much HIV Drug Adherence Is Enough?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Truvada HIV drug therapy

What Are Antiretrovirals and How Do They Work?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Potential Benefits of a Single-Tablet Regimen for HIV

Medically reviewed by Susan Olender, MD

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10 Things You Should Know About HIV Drug Resistance

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Truvada (tenofovir, emtricitabine)

When Did HAART Become ART?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Genvoya: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

3 pill bottles of antiretrovirals

How HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) Works

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

What Is the Lifetime Cost of HIV?

By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD

Triumeq: Uses, Side Effect, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Information About Megace

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Doctor Teaching Patients How to Use Pill Dispenser

What Is Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART)?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Atripla: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precaustion

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Tivicay: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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HIV Booster Drugs: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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Antifungals Used to Treat HIV-Related Infections

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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The Risk of Birth Defects From HIV Drugs

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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Treating Your Depression and Nerve Pain With Cymbalta

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

6 Prescription Drugs to Avoid If Taking HIV Therapy

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

What To Do If Your HIV Drugs Fail

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Your Essential Guide to HIV Therapy

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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How Close Are We to a Functional Cure for HIV?

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Deciphering Routine HIV Blood Tests

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Complera: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

Odefsey (rilpivirine + tenofovir AF + emtricitabine)

Odefsey: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH

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The Benefits of Medical Marijuana for HIV

Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH