Question

Is it safe to take Acriptega that I buy myself after testing positive?

2 September 2024. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, HIV testing, Support.

Hi I’ve tested positive for the last 3months and ever since I’ve been using acryptega but I’m buying them from a pharmacy – am I safe or should I visit a clinic regularly?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

No, this is not a good idea.

Any positive HIV test needs to be confirmed by a clinic.

Until you do this you might not even be HIV positive.

If you are definitely HIV positive, you need a clinic to test your CD4 and viral load. And to also monitor you to make sure the meds are working.

Please contact a clinic to get all this checked.