Frequency Question
Let us answer you more about PrEP.
Q: Is PrEP a vaccine?
A: PrEP is not a vaccine. A preparation that is used to stimulate the body’s immune response against diseases for a period. PrEP can prevent HIV attaching to white blood cells by taken for at least 7 days.
Q: What side effects does PrEP have? Is it safe?
A: PrEP is highly safe. Although PrEP is generally safe to take, you may get side effects that are common during the first period of taken PrEP. But these symptoms usually improve after taking PrEP about 1 week.
Common side effects of PrEP include: Nausea (feeling sick), Headaches, Diarrhoea, Exhaustion, Pain in stomach, Itchy skin
Less common side effects of PrEP include: Yellowing of the eyes or skin, Stool or urine changing color, Abnormal or fast heartbeat, Inability to breathe.
These side effects should improve after a few weeks if you experience any at all.
*If you’re concerned about unusual side effects, you can seek urgent medical help.
Q: If you take PrEP and don’t use a condom, is that okay?
A: Although PrEP can reduce the chance of HIV infection, it is not 100%. PrEP cannot prevent other types of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, etc. Therefore, if having sex with a stranger who does not know that person’s HIV status, condoms should always be used.
