You and your doctor should decide together what treatments you'll use and when to begin since each case is different. Antiretrovirals are designed to attack HIV and prevent it from multiplying. Preventive treatments are used to keep an infection from starting. A doctor can prescribe medicines for many common illnesses before you get sick. For example, there are drugs to prevent common fungal infections such as thrush.
Antibiotics attack specific infections.
For example, several antibiotics are used to treat syphilis. Antibiotics may also be used to treat certain kinds of pneumonia. Immune-Based Therapies are intended to strengthen the immune system, but these drugs are still experimental. Complementary Therapies or alternative treatments for HIV are often tried to support or boost the immune system. These can include acupuncture, herbal remedies, stress management, nutrition and exercise.