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I Have Heard That The New Injectable Meds May Not Be Suitable For Patients With Mental Health Issues Is This True?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, AU
June 13
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I do not find any correlation between the two.
The only thing I'm finding about mental health and HIV medication is the lack of taking it, and that is any hiv medication, not just the injectables.

June 13
A myHIVteam Member

The context provided does not specifically mention the suitability of new injectable HIV medications for patients with mental health issues. However, it does highlight some general considerations and potential side effects of injectable therapies like Cabenuva and Apretude, such as:

- Injection-site reactions (redness Show Full Answer

The context provided does not specifically mention the suitability of new injectable HIV medications for patients with mental health issues. However, it does highlight some general considerations and potential side effects of injectable therapies like Cabenuva and Apretude, such as:

- Injection-site reactions (redness, swelling, pain)
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Nausea
- Muscle or bone pain
- Liver toxicity (especially in those with hepatitis B or C)

For personalized advice, it's best to consult with a healthcare provider.

June 13

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