Question
10 May 2023. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, PEP/PEPSE, PrEP.
I’ve been using PEP I for 3 months now and I’ve being sleeping with this man for some time now without using condoms. Please, I did testing for HIV and the test was negative but now I don’t know. Please help me. This man is HIV positive and he likes to sleep with me every day.
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
Do you know the name of the PEP you are taking?
PEP will prevent the risk of transmission when taking it before exposure, but it would be more suitable to take PrEP.
PEP and PrEP are similar but PEP contains 3 drugs whereas PrEP only contains 2.
Are you taking this drug everyday? and did you start it before or after sleeping with this man?
Taking it everyday means there is no risk from exposures with this man. You are protected even without using a condom.
As you have tested negative it means that your treatment is working to prevent transmission. While using a treatment to prevent transmission, it is advised to regularly test for HIV to remain aware of your status.
Josh.