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Deje de tomar mi medicamento por 3 dias me afectara?

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
San Jose, CA

So far I feel good.

Hasta ahora me siento bien

July 17
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Members responded to a question about stopping HIV medication for 3 days, with most agreeing that even a short break carries real risk... Read more

Members responded to a question about stopping HIV medication for 3 days, with most agreeing that even a short break carries real risk depending on how each person's body absorbs and retains medication. Several members shared personal experiences with programs like Ryan White and ADAP that can help cover medication costs, and one member even shared specific clinic addresses and contact numbers for those in the San Jose area. A recurring theme was encouragement to stay consistent with medication, keep advocating for support resources, and always consult your HIV doctor before making any changes.

A myHIVteam Member

When I first got diagnosed with this disease, someone reached out to me from the Ryan white program and when I showed interest, I never heard from them again. I even tried recontacting them many times, total silence I just gave up. Fortunately, I have insurance now, and it pays 100%. Granted, We pay a fortune for our health insurance. But it could be worse, It could be five thousand dollars a month as I see on my EOB and the pharmacy app.
Keep trying.That's all you can do, don't give up!

July 17
A myHIVteam Member

This is your Ryan White funded health center

Primary Care & Screening: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's PACE Clinic.Address: 2400 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 316B, San Jose, CA.
Services: Medical care, medications, and insurance/Ryan White program enrollment

.Case Management & Referrals: Positive Connections Interagency Referral.Address: 976 Lenzen Ave, Suite 1500, San Jose, CA.
Services: Individualized service planning, treatment adherence counseling, and assistance obtaining medications.

Contact Number: Call the Santa Clara County Sexual Health and Harm Reduction department at (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) for eligibility and intake.

They should be able to help you or at least give you resources, some clinics have sample bottles so clients don't go too long without meds.

July 17
A myHIVteam Member

If you stopped your meds because of insurance issues. There are programs to help pay for your meds.
Also depending on how long you have been without meds. Once you start back up. There is a chance that your current regime won’t be as effective.
Please get back on them.

July 17
A myHIVteam Member

Ur levels may rise slightly but missing 3 days is taking a big risk that's now worth it. If ur havn issues getting meds go to the Ryan White Foundation Website n thers links ther to help with that n if u find a Ryan White Foundation Clinic, u may get meds at zero cost to u. Mine are covered.

July 25
A myHIVteam Member

Talk to you HIV doctor you are allowed to take a vacation from your medication. It cannot be more than a couple of days. If It happens for a week make sure that you get back on soon as possible, but we are allowed to take a vacation from our medication as long as we are religious to taking it every day every day righteously you’ll be OK talk to HIV doctor. Best person to give you your best answers is your doctors

July 20 (edited)

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