Question

Will testing benzo positive on a drug test effect starting HIV treatment?

9 June 2022. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Newly diagnosed, Recreational drugs.

I tested benzo +ve on a drug test. How will that affect me starting HIV treatment?

Answer

Answer: Josh Peasegood

Hi, how are you?

No. This should not effect you starting treatment.

Was this a drug test done by the hospital?

There is no reason for someone to be delayed starting their HIV treatment.

Josh.