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It is important to consult your doctor and fully understand
what anti-HIV treatment entails. You will need to consider carefully
if the treatment plan would fit your current lifestyle. Ultimately
it is up to you to decide if you have the willpower to adhere to the
medication regimen.
Relevant information is available to help you reach the decision.
The current criteria for starting the standard treatment regimen are
as follows:
In addition to the above criteria, the following factors are taken
into consideration to ensure successful treatment:
Understanding of the disease and treatment
Regular check-up
Management
of complications
Daily life cycle
Support from friends and family
members
Financial conditions |
- It might also be beneficial to seek a second opinion.
Pre-medication counseling process
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- If you develop side effects or have any concerns after starting
the treatment,contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop
or reduce the amount of drugs without consulting a medicalprofessional.
- ALWAYS have the medical emergency number available with
you.
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