Category: Medication adherence

Globally, 77% of people living with HIV were accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2024 [1.11.1, 1.11.2]. For those on Biktarvy, a key question is: what happens if you stop Biktarvy? Discontinuation without medical guidance poses significant health risks [1.2.1, 1.3.2].

Statistics show that around 50% of patients with chronic conditions, including those with mental health disorders, do not take their medications as prescribed. If you find yourself wondering **what happens if I don't take my antidepressant every day?**, the answer involves a potential for significant mental and physical side effects that can undo your progress.

According to the American Heart Association, patients don't take their medications as prescribed approximately half the time, often due to issues beyond a drug's efficacy. Understanding what's the difference between tolerated and accepted is crucial for grasping why patients might stop a treatment, even if they can technically endure its side effects.

According to the National Health Service (NHS), the standard course of Paxlovid is 5 days and must be completed in its entirety. A common question that arises during treatment is, **Can I stop taking Paxlovid after 3 days?**, especially if symptoms improve, but health experts overwhelmingly advise against it.

Studies show that an adherence level of at least 80-85% to antiretroviral therapy (ART) may be needed for viral suppression [1.7.3, 1.7.4]. So, what happens if I miss one day of tenofovir, a key medication for HIV treatment and prevention?

An estimated 50% of Americans do not take their chronic long-term medications as prescribed [1.8.1]. This raises the question: in a world of complex drug regimens, what is the use of just one capsule? Can a single pill truly be effective?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, and high intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor [1.4.5, 1.4.7]. A key treatment, bimatoprost, is often prescribed with a specific instruction: use it before bed. But **why bimatoprost at night?**