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What Happens If You Stop Biktarvy? Understanding the Risks

4 min read
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].

Understanding Lifelong HIV Management: How long is Biktarvy treatment?

5 min read
As of 2023, approximately 77% of all people living with HIV were accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally [1.8.4]. For many, this involves a daily regimen, leading to a crucial question for those prescribed specific medications: how long is Biktarvy treatment for managing HIV-1 infection [1.3.1]?

Can Antiretroviral Drugs Cause Kidney Failure? Understanding the Risks

6 min read
While highly effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) has transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition, it has also brought to light new long-term health complications. The risk of kidney issues, including damage that could potentially lead to kidney failure, is one such concern, particularly related to how certain antiretroviral drugs impact renal function. However, advancements in treatment have led to the development of newer, kidney-friendlier medications.

Understanding When Should You Take Lubion for Luteal Support

4 min read
Progesterone is a crucial hormone for sustaining early pregnancy, especially in assisted reproductive technology (ART). Lubion is a subcutaneous progesterone injection used for luteal support when a patient cannot tolerate vaginal preparations. Knowing exactly when should you take lubion is key to a successful treatment cycle.

What Happens If You Miss a Few Days of Biktarvy?

3 min read
To achieve and maintain viral suppression, an adherence rate of 95% or higher to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is often required [1.5.1]. So, **what happens if you miss a few days of Biktarvy?** Even a short break can allow the virus to replicate, increasing health risks [1.2.1].

What is a serious long-term side effect of antiretroviral therapy?

2 min read
As of 2024, people on effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can expect to live a near-normal lifespan, but this longevity has brought increased attention to long-term health complications. This raises the important question of what is a serious long-term side effect of antiretroviral therapy and how it can be managed.

Understanding What is the Action of Atripla in HIV Treatment

4 min read
Atripla, a discontinued fixed-dose combination therapy, contains three distinct antiretroviral medications that work together to prevent the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from replicating. Though the branded version is no longer produced, its generic equivalent remains a key option for controlling HIV infection in adults and children.

What is the difference between NRTI and Nnrti?

3 min read
As of 2025, an estimated 28 million people globally are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) to manage HIV. Two cornerstone classes of these life-saving drugs are NRTIs and NNRTIs. Understanding **what is the difference between NRTI and Nnrti** is crucial to appreciating how modern combination therapies work to control the virus.