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Can someone say if someone fear about exposure to person and he is also negative and me also negative by confirming rapid test hiv, then still if I take pep 28 days duovir n ,by taking medicine will cause hiv if he is not hiv infection... because of medicine?
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Taking medicine does not cause hiv. Rather it is advisable to start medicine to avoid any risk. Because a person may test negative initially, but may turn out positive on retesting after 12 weeks.
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Since both are tested negative there is no need for any medicine , but it is better to use protection to avoid any risk in future .
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No taking medicine will not cause hiv infection.
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Both negative then why are you worried.
Relax focus on healthy relationship, understanding each other and your work
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Get the counselling
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I think you need some counselling regarding the difference between the "cause" of a disease and the "treatment" of a disease.
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Yes , could be
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Hello. I understand that you are concerned about your medication, but I can reassure you regarding its safety.
It is important to understand how your medication works and why it cannot cause the very condition it is designed to prevent.
1. Medication Safety
Inability to Cause Infection: Duovir-N (a combination of Lamivudine, Zidovudine, and Nevirapine) does not contain the HIV virus.
Mechanism of Action: These are antiretroviral drugs designed to stop the virus from multiplying in your body. It is medically impossible to catch HIV from taking these tablets.
2. Understanding PEP and Exposure
Prevention Tool: You were likely prescribed this as PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) to prevent infection following a potential risk.
Rapid Test Results: While it is encouraging that the rapid tests were negative, PEP is often prescribed as a precaution because rapid tests may not detect very recent infections in the other person (the "window period").
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Complete the Course: It is essential that you finish the full 28-day course of Duovir-N as prescribed by your doctor.
Consultation: Since you have significant anxiety regarding the medication, I recommend you connect and consult with a General Physician or Infectious Disease Specialist to discuss your concerns and finalize your follow-up testing schedule.
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Do connect and consult
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No, taking PEP medicines like Duovir N does not cause HIV infection 👍 These medicines are used to prevent HIV, not create it, and most people complete the course safely under proper medical guidance.
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It is scientifically impossible to get an HIV infection from taking Duovir N or any other PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) medication. These medicines are antiviral agents designed to stop the virus from replicating; they do not contain the virus itself. Taking PEP when both you and the other person have tested negative is medically unnecessary, but it will certainly not 'cause' the infection. Your fear is likely due to high levels of anxiety, which is common in such situations
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Trust the Results: "If both parties have confirmed negative results via a rapid test, your risk of transmission is effectively zero. You do not need to take PEP in this scenario."
Anxiety Management: "The stress you are feeling about the medication causing the disease is a sign of Health Anxiety. I recommend focusing on relaxation techniques or speaking to a counselor to address these intrusive thoughts."
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Pragya Choudhary
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Yes dear
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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