How do you take PrEP?

Take PrEP every day or only around sex

•  Take PrEP medication; then you won't get HIV.
   Take them every day or only when you have sex.
   Choose what suits your life. You can switch between swallow schedules.

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  What is the difference? 

  If you have sex regularly or don't know well in advance when you will have sex, most choose daily use.  If you have the occasional party where you go on dates or visit a club then you often know in advance when you will have sex. Below are the 2 choices with specific information for each use elaborated. 
  
  
  
  
   

  

Choice 1: swallow PrEP every day

The easiest way to take PrEP is: 1 pill every day.

Advantages

•  It's easy because every day is the same
•  You have less chance of side effects because you only take 1 pill a day
•  You can set alarm/a reminder in your phone
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Tips:

• Take 1 pill every day at the same time. (Choose an easy time; for example, at dinner or brushing your teeth).
• Buy a pill box at the drugstore or pharmacy. This makes it easy to see when you need to take your pill.
• Use an app like YourPrEP to track your usage. This app is there forAndroid-PrEP app and foriOS-PrEP app

Cons 

• You also take a pill on days you don't have sex.
• It takes 5 to 7 days before you have enough protection against HIV.

If someone directly protected want to be it is wise to start with two pills at the same time, according to the schedule of PrEP around sex. In that case, a person is protected as early as 2 hours after ingestion. 


 

Choice 2: Take PrEP when you have sex

Would you rather not take PrEP every day? You can also take PrEP only when you are going to have sex.
 

Benefits of taking PrEP around sex

•  You take the pills only when you have sex. You don't have to think about it every day.
•  You can set alarms on your phone so you don't forget when to take your next pills.

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When should I swallow if I have sex 1 night:

• For sex: You take 2 pills at the same time. Do this 24 hours to no later than 2 hours before you have sex. Write down what day and time you took these 2 pills.
• After sex:Then take the 3rd pill 24 hours after taking the 1st 2 pills. On the 3rd and last day, take 1 more pill after the next provided 24 hours.

Disadvantages of PrEP around sex

• You have to keep a close eye on when you take the pills. It's easier to forget 1. Tip: Use the alarm on your phone to help you remember.
• You may experience slightly more side effects. This is because you take 2 pills at once before sex.
• You have to think about having sex in advance. Because you have to take the pills at least 2 hours before sex.

Switching between 'around sex' and daily swallowing

How do you switch from one PrEP regimen to another? fromMan to Man onVimeo.

Tips:

It is important that you take PrEP properly. If you don't, you can get HIV. How do you make sure you don't forget your pills?

• Always have some pills in your bag
• At home, put your pills somewhere you can see them (For example, by your toothbrush)
• Running out of PrEP? Ask in time for a repeat prescription from your doctor or from us
• Do you have a friend or roommate? Ask if they will help you remember to take your pill

• Ask your pharmacy for a bill stating which PrEP medications you are taking
• Bring extra PrEP pills, more than you need Distribute these spare pills among your luggage. If you lose a bag, you will still have PrEP