What about side effects?

Modern ART has a low risk of serious side effects.

Any side effects are usually mild and improve within a few weeks.

But if side effects continue, please talk to your doctor. Sometimes it is easy to try a different treatment.

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 September 2024.