Adherence means following a regimen as prescribed.
Although adherence has become a buzz word with HIV treatment, it has been studied for decades with respect to treatment for other chronic conditions. The bottom line is that most people don't take their medications as prescribed, whether deliberately or not. Researchers have also discovered that there is less room for error than with other therapies. If you're missing more doses than this, talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner. We want you to succeed with your treatment.