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Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

ISSN: 2155-6113

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Antiretroviral Therapy

There's no cure for HIV, but treatment options are much better than they were a few decades ago. Because of medical advancements, people can now live long, active lives with HIV.

Before you start treatment, tell your doctor about all of your past health issues and illnesses. Let him know about any alternative or complementary therapies you're using, as well as any supplements or drugs you're taking now prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational.

Daily medication and regular testing can help keep the virus under control and slow the effects on your body for many years.

ART (Antiretroviral Therapy)

The medicines that treat HIV are called antiretroviral drugs. There are more than two dozen of them, and they fall into six main types. Each drug fights the virus in your body in a slightly different way.

Research shows that a combination, or "cocktail," of drugs is the best way to control HIV and lower the chances that the virus will become resistant to treatment. Your doctor will probably recommend that you take three different medicines from two of the groups.

Which specific ones your doctor prescribes depends on what other medical conditions you have, what medications you take, how well your immune system is working, and even how many pills you want to take each day.

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