What about side effects?
ART has a low risk of serious side effects.
If side effects do occur they are usually mild and improve within a few weeks.
But if side effects continue, talk to your doctor about other drugs.
More information on side effects is included later in this guide.
- What is the risk of side effects?
- Weight increases on ART
- Metabolic changes and other body changes
- Other side effects and health issues
Over many years I have changed treatment several times.
This has always been because of a side effect or because newer drugs were either easier to take or more effective.
Every time, this ended up being better for my health – even though I am always nervous when changing meds.
— Mike, London
Last updated: 1 March 2023.