INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS 

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Questions  And Answers on Taking Antiretrovirals

Select a link 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

  How to obtain copies of this booklet:

This information is available in booklet format for distribution.  Copiesmay be obtained free of charge from any of the following:

•  Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (416) 944-1916
• Toronto PWA Foundation (416) 506-1400
• National AIDS Clearing House 1-800-458-5231
• The Toronto Hospital Immunodeficiency Clinic, (416) 340-5077
• your local Glaxo Wellcome/Biochem Pharma area representative

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