How to take PEP?
PEP must be taken exactly as instructed and for 28 days.
- Do not skip a dose or fail to complete the full month as this makes it less likely to work.
- Do not double a dose if you miss one.
- If you do miss a dose and you remember in less than 24 hours, take the next one as soon as you remember.
- If you miss more than 48 hours of PEP it will be discontinued.
The medication now used for PEP is a single tablet of tenofovir disoproxil/emtricitabine (also known as Truvada) and two tablets of raltegravir.
Side effects from PEP are likely to be mild ones in the first few days, such as nausea, headaches or tiredness.
Do not take recreational drugs while on PEP as there can be dangerous interactions.
Antacids (containing aluminium, magnesium or calcium), multivitamins and iron supplements should be avoided while on raltegravir once daily.
Tell your doctor about any other prescriptions/non-prescriptions/homeopathic remedies you are taking to ensure no there are no interactions with PEP.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you can still take PEP.
If you're worried that you've been exposed to HIV, it might be well worth finding out more about HIV prevention pill PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). It's available in some form in all UK countries and when taken as prescribed is almost 100% effective at preventing HIV transmission.
If you want to know more about PEP you can call THT Direct on 0808 802 1221.
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