Treatment options for HIV positive individuals

Treatment options for people living with HIV can include a combination of medical treatments, complementary therapies, social support and a healthy lifestyle.

Medical Treatments

  Antiretrovirals

  Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

  Protease Inhibitors

  Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

  Cocktail Treatments (Medication Combinations)

  Medical education to facilitate compliance

  Support to enhance a mutually respectful and life-affirming doctor/patient relationship

Clinical trial links and references

www.aidshealth.org

www.hivinsite.ucsf.edu/medical/

www.hivatis.org

www.cdcnpin.org/relinks.htm#treatment

www.actis.org

www.medsch.ucla.edu/aidsinst/clinicaltrials/trials/

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (323) 913-3953

Complementary Therapies

  Acupuncture

  Herbal treatments

  Yoga/meditation

  Chiropractic

Social Support

  Counseling

  Support groups

  Case management

  Social gatherings, special events and excursions

Healthy Lifestyle

  Good nutrition

  Plenty of rest

  Minimize stress to keep immune system healthy

  Exercise

  Avoid, reduce or eliminate usage of drugs and or/alcohol

  Mental Health

  Consistent support for healthy lifestyle

Always consult with a physician about treatment options.

For more information, call (310) 314-5480 x129.