Viraday and Tenvir | PrEP To Prevent HIV Infection In High-Risk People
WHAT IS PREP? PrEP is an acronym that is for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It includes HIV negative people using antiretroviral drugs to guard them and prevent the HIV virus. Unlike post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which is taken after a possible exposure to HIV, PrEP is taken on a continuous basis before probably being exposed to HIV or before a period where you know you are going to be having sex. Some would say it’s related to the pill that women take to stop unplanned pregnancy. WHO IS PREP FOR? Viraday is prescribed for people who are recognized at risk of getting HIV. You are at risk if you: Are a man who has anal sex with other men and does not always use a condom? Have a heterosexual partner who has HIV, and you want to have a baby Have a partner who is HIV positive but has not reached an undetectable viral load, and you don’t always use a condom To take PrEP, you must be HIV negative, and an HIV test should always be done before you begin using PrEP. Your Pr