What else do I need to know?

Ongoing research changes how we think about and use treatment. The meds that your doctor prescribes today may be different from last year. And it may be different again next year.

This isn’t just because there are newer drugs available. It is to do with a better understanding of:

How the drugs work;
Why meds sometimes stop working;
Drug resistance; and
The impact of HIV when not on treatment.

What is ‘treatment-naive’?
Are the drugs a cure?

April 2012

Decisions relating to your treatment should always be taken in consultation with your doctor. Information in this guide is intended to support those discussions.

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