Question
Do I need to take PEP again?
27 July 2022. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, PrEP.
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/
Josh.