antiretrovirals

Key facts If you are diagnosed with HIV in Australia, you’re likely to live a long, healthy life if you’re careful to take your medication. There are five types of medicines used for HIV and your doctor will prescribe you a combination of three of them. Be careful not to skip drug doses, to reduce your chance of developing resistance to treatment. Tell your doctor about any side effects from HIV drugs, as these can usually be managed effectively. If your HIV viral load is undetectable, then you can have sex without any risk of passing on HIV to your