How do I avoid resistance?

The best way to avoid resistance is to take all you meds on time, every day. But you also need to be using a combination that is strong enough to control the virus.

Avoiding resistance is more important than increasing in your CD4 count. Avoiding resistance will let your treatment work long-term.

If you get your viral load to less than 50 copies/mL you dramatically reduce the risk of resistance. If you are starting treatment for the first time this is a realistic goal.