Keep in mind, PrEP does not protect against other STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, so consider pairing it with regular testing and safer sex practices to stay fully in charge of your sexual health. You can choose the type of PrEP that best fits your lifestyle and preferences. Your healthcare provider can help you decide which type of PrEP fits your health needs, lifestyle, and preferences.
No matter which option you choose, PrEP is about taking charge of your sexual health on your terms. You will need to provide some information and documentation to enroll in the program, but our PrEP navigators take care of the rest! PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a treatment that reduces your risk for HIV before exposure to the virus.
It should be used only in emergency situations, within 72 hours of exposure and is not a substitute for regular use of other HIV prevention methods, like PrEP or condoms. Caracole cannot prescribe PEP medication. We recommend that you go to an emergency room or talk to your doctor. Currently, PrEP shots are not recommended for people who inject drugs.
PrEP is less effective when not taken as prescribed. There is no available data on PrEP pill effectiveness for insertive anal sex topping or insertive vaginal sex. While on PrEP, some people may experience side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, fatigue and stomach pain as well as potential complications in kidney function. To mitigate this risk, people prescribed PrEP should attend regular check-ups to ensure that the medication is working as intended. Tell your health care provider about any side effects that are severe or do not go away.
Caracole is a PAPI program provider. Or visit ohiv. PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a day pill regimen that must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. Every hour counts. PEP should be used only in emergency situations.
