This booklet is a starting point for anyone who wants to find out about treatments for HIV. It provides information about the drugs used – known as antiretroviral drugs or antiretroviral therapy (ART).
The booklet has been written to help you decide what questions to ask your doctor about any course of treatment you might be considering. It should not replace discussions with your doctor.
Information in this booklet has been reviewed by a panel of medical experts and includes information on issues such as side effects and drug interactions (with other antiretroviral drugs and drugs used for other conditions). For full details of side effects and drug interactions, see the information leaflets that are produced by drug manufacturers and included in the drug’s packaging.