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What is PrEP ?
PrEP is a contraction of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is a medicine that for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV. The pill is contained two medicines which are tenofovir and emtricitabine that are used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV. When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection, these medicines can work to keep the virus from establishing a permanent infection.

When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV. Studies have shown that PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% when taken daily. Among people who inject drugs, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV by at least 74% when taken daily. PrEP is much less effective if it is not taken consistently.

However, PrEP only protects against HIV, then condoms are important for the protection against other STDs, it is also an important prevention strategy if PrEP is not taken consistently.

The effect of PrEP
Most people will not have side effects, but somebody maybe Nausea, dizziness, headache, tiredness, stomach aches and stomach pains. Usually these symptoms stop for up to two weeks. But if there are more symptoms, you will see your doctor.

The effect of PrEP (long term)
Most people who use PrEP do not have any serious problems.However, long-term use of PrEP can affect your kidneys. It is important that your kidneys have to be examined. Doctor will perform a blood test every three months while you are using a PrEP.

Can prep be used if the user is pregnant?
PrEP can be used while pregnant, PrEP will protect yourself and your baby from HIV.