Dealing with drug side effects

January 2004     View PDF     En español

Dealing with drug side effects can be a challenge for anyone. Every anti-HIV drug has its own possible side effects. This is also true of drugs that prevent and treat infections. These effects can vary from one person to the next. 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. This publication provides a discussion on coping with side effects and tips for managing them. The side effects chart provides information about the side effects seen in studies and the percentage of people that experienced these side effects.