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Introduction to combination therapy

starting-coverWhat is combination therapy? How does it work? CD4 and viral load tests. When to start. Which drugs to take. Side effects. Adherence and resistance. June 2009

Hepatitis C for people living with HIV

hep-c-coverWhat is hepatitis C? Testing and diagnosis. Monitoring tests. Liver biopsy and Fibroscan. Treatment options. Living with hepatitis C coinfection. March 2009.


Avoiding and managing side effects

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How side effects occur. Recording side effects. Communicating with you doctor. Individual short and long term side affects. Tips to help. April 2009.

HIV, pregnancy and women’s health

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Planning your pregnancy. HIV treatment when pregnant. Important monitoring tests. Stopping your baby getting HIV. After baby is born. April 2009


Changing treatment

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Second-line therapy and drug resistance. Why treatment stops working. When to change. Choosing a new combination. New drugs. April 2009.

Record your treatment

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Side effects diary and other charts from our Treatment Passport to record your CD4 count, viral load, treatment history and other information.

September 2009



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