concerned1 Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Have been taking PrEP daily but not done so for about just over a week ...almost 2 weeks. If I restarted taking it again, as a daily dosage, would I be protected again just as I was the first time when I was on the drug? Can you stop and then start PrEP again with the drug still acting effectively and providing adequate protection against HIV ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NegBear Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 As far as I can tell yes. The body shouldn't develop a resistance to PrEP. I'm going back on it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillmyholeftl Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Stopping and starting PrEP has no influence on the effectiveness. In order for drug resistance to develop, HIV would have to be present (an undiagnosed infection) So you are good to go ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMike Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 There are studies showing that you don't have to take PrEP continuously. If you know you are going to have sex, take two tablets the day before, then one tablet a day for 3 days after and it's just as effective as taking it daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKMike Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 https://www.poz.com/article/new-hiv-infections-new-french-study-ondemand-prep This is the French study that studied it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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