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If someone is non hiv and had sex but scare about hiv infection and he started drugs by doctor prescription pep duovir N tablet, for 28 days will not cause him hiv due to tablet if he don't have hiv,...if someone is non hiv how medicine will react ..
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PEP tablets does not cause HIV
Nothing but some temporary side effect eg Nausea ,Headache and weakness etc.usually wean off in some time after stopping it
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In whole scree duovir n
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-Taking Duovir N (PEP) cannot cause HIV in a person who is HIV negative
-PEP medicines are antiviral drugs and do not contain HIV virus
-In simple terms, the medicine works like a “security guard” that blocks the virus from multiplying if it accidentally entered the body after exposure
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-Mild side effects like nausea, headache, tiredness, or loose stools may occur temporarily
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-Avoid stopping medicine midway without medical advice
-Practice safe intercourse and avoid repeated risky exposure
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation
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No, PEP medicines like Duovir N do not create or cause HIV infection in a person who is HIV negative 👍 If you’re anxious about exposure, testing timelines or side effects, you can book a consultation with me for proper guidance and reassurance.
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It is a scientific impossibility to contract HIV from taking Duovir N or any other PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) medication. These drugs are antiviral agents designed to prevent the virus from replicating in your body; they do not contain any live or dead virus. If both you and your partner are HIV-negative, there is zero risk of transmission, and taking the medicine—while medically unnecessary in this case—will certainly not 'create' the virus in your system."
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Stop the Cycle of Fear: "The concern that a preventive medicine could cause the disease it treats is a sign of extreme Health Anxiety. I recommend speaking to a professional about these intrusive thoughts to help put your mind at ease."
Partner Status: "Since you've mentioned your partner is HIV-negative, you are safe. There is no biological way for an infection to occur from a negative-to-negative encounter."
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Consultation: "To understand the science behind how ARV drugs work and to get a formal clinical assessment that will help you move past this fear, Book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Dr. Utkarsh Mittal
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
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Based on the history given by you, it is safe to say that you will not have HIV infection. The medications for HIV cannot cause HIV in a person.
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Relax
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Practice safe sex
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Check for HIV in your partner
If he/she is negative - you do not need HIV PEP
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