Dealing with drug side effects

January 2010     View PDF     En español

Dealing with drug side effects can be challenging. Every HIV drug has its own possible side effects as well as the drugs that prevent and treat infections. These effects can vary from person to person. Some people experience few or no side effects at all, while some have ones that are mild and manageable. For others, they may be quite severe.

Whenever you have symptoms, it's important to talk to your doctor to diagnose the cause. But regardless of how severe or persistent the side effects are, you can try some things to manage them.