It is not generally recommended. You should discuss with your doctor whether you should take this drug. In HIV-infected people, CMV retinitis is the most common opportunistic eye infection. It is a serious disease that can cause blindness. Regular eye exams are important to detect and treat CMV retinitis early.
Prompt treatment is very important because it can prevent vision loss.
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