INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS 

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Questions  And Answers on Taking Antiretrovirals

Contents:

• Why take antiretrovirals?
• Why is it important to take  medications regularly?  
• Why do certain drugs have to be taken with food and others taken on an empty stomach?
• What if you have side effects?
• Should you lower your drug dose if you are having side effects? 
• Is it safe to take antiretrovirals with other medications? 
• Is it safe to use alcohol or recreational drugs while you are on antiretroviral therapy? 
• Why should medications be stored under specific conditions?
• What are some suggestions and tips to help make taking medications easier? 
• Who should you tell if you are having problems?
• How can you get support and encouragement? 
• How to obtain copies of this booklet
• Credits