What happens if I miss doses or stop taking my medications?
If you miss doses regularly or stop taking your medications for a few days,
you give the virus a chance the control of the medications. This will allow
the virus to develop resistance to the medications.
What is resistance?
When the virus develops resistance to the medications, the medications
become less effective. If this happens, HIV can multiply in spite of the
medications being presents.
What can I do to prevent resistance?
Take your medications as ordered by the doctor, strictly on time and take
the correct number of pills-not more, not less. This means that the
medications are always there to fight the virus.
What if I miss a dose? Can I double it the next time?
No. you may have more side effects and not fight the virus with a double
dose. You just need to resume your original dosing time. Also inform your
doctor about this on your next visit. You must also make sure that you don't
miss any doses in the future.
