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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

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Questions & Answers On Taking Antiretrovirals   

Written and created by:

Alice Tseng, Pharm. D.

Christine Malmberg, Pharm. D.

The Toronto Hospital

Many thanks to the contributions of:

Craig McClure

Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange  (CATIE)

Michelle Foisy, Pharm. D.

The Wellesley Health Centre

Derek Thaczuk

Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA)
 

Booklet design and illustrations by:

Cynthia Watada

Cynthia Yee Illustration

 

Printed with the assistance of an educational grant from:

 

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