Glossary Index Credits Introduction Drugs used to treat HIV and AIDS can be a double-edged sword. Let s face it.
Side effects are hard to avoid and can make life difficult.
In fact, side effects are one of the main reasons why people living with HIV start missing doses of their medications or stop taking their drugs completely. This may cause resistance and, ultimately, drug failure. Yet many side effects can often be controlled. With this information, we hope that you will talk with your doctor about the side effects you may be experiencing and, if possible, look into ways to prevent or treat them. This handbook has been divided into four sections.