Q and A

Question

Do I need to take PEP again?

I just finished taking PEP for 28 days just less than 2 weeks ago. Then l had unprotected sex less than 48 hours ago. Do l need to start PEP all over again?

Answer

Hi, how are you doing?

Yes. If this was a high risk exposure you will need to take a course of PEP again.

After 2 weeks, your previous course of PEP would provide you no further protection against other potential exposures.

Have you considered taking PrEP? This is a medication you can take daily or as-and-when to prevent the need for PEP.

Please see this link for more information about PrEP:
https://i-base.info/guides/prep

Please see this link for more information about PEP:
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq

Josh.