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What Normally Happens When You Miss A Day Without Taking Your Drugs ???can Someone Help Me On This

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Nairobi,Kenya
April 11
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Missing a day of your HIV medication can have several implications:

1. **Reduced Effectiveness:** Missing doses can lower the effectiveness of the medication, making it harder to maintain an undetectable viral load
2. **Drug Resistance:** It increases the risk of developing drug resistance, meaning the medication may not Show Full Answer

Missing a day of your HIV medication can have several implications:

1. **Reduced Effectiveness:** Missing doses can lower the effectiveness of the medication, making it harder to maintain an undetectable viral load.
2. **Drug Resistance:** It increases the risk of developing drug resistance, meaning the medication may not work as well or at all in the future.
3. **Viral Load Increase:** Your viral load could increase, which might weaken your immune system and increase the risk of transmitting HIV to others.

It's crucial to take your medication as prescribed every day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but don't double up. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

April 11
A myHIVteam Member

If you miss a dose take it the next time you take it, I usually take mine biktarvy at nite after I eat ... I was taking it in the morning but I find that I was tired all the time...

May 3
A myHIVteam Member

one day will not hurt you.
I took mine every other day for 3 years under a doctor's supervision and stayed undetectable. So in a total of 3 years, I took a total of a year and a half of medication.

April 11
A myHIVteam Member

Brother. Please dont miss your doses. If its a one off missed dose, then its unlikely to do any harm. If you do it again and again, this gives a chance for the HIV virus to escape and cause eventual treatment failure.

April 11

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