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When taken correctly in combination with other HIV prevention measures, PrEP dramatically reduces the risk of HIV sexual transmission.  \nThis booklet was produced with kind permission from i-Base to adopt their resource for use in  \nIreland. The original i-Base resource is available at [http://i-base.info/uk-guide-to-prep/](http://i-base.info/uk-guide-to-prep/).  \nThe legal situation in Ireland regarding prescription medications is different to other countries and information provided in this document is based on legal advice obtained by the HSE SHCPP on behalf of the HIV PrEP working group.  \nContents  \nHIV PrEP: Some background 4  \nWhat is HIV PrEP? 4  \nWho might benefit from taking PrEP? 4  \nIs there anyone who should not take PrEP? 5  \nHow well does PrEP work? 5  \nPrEP and side effects 6  \nPrEP and drug resistance 6  \nPrEP and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 7  \nDoes PrEP interact with any other medications? 7  \nSourcing PrEP 8  \nGetting PrEP on prescription 8  \nBuying PrEP online 8  \nBefore you start PrEP 9  \n1. Speak with your healthcare provider about your intention to start PrEP 9  \n2. Get a 4th generation HIV test 9  \n3. Test for hepatitis B 10  \n4. Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B 10  \n5. Check your kidneys 10  \n6. Check for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 10  \nHow to take HIV PrEP 11  \n1. Daily PrEP: for anal and vaginal sex 11  \n2. Event Based Dosing (EBD): only for anal sex 11  \n3. What to do if you miss a pill? 12  \nRoutine care if you are taking HIV PrEP 13  \nStopping HIV PrEP 14  \nOther considerations 15  \nHIV PrEP: Some background  \nWhat is HIV PrEP?  \nPrEP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. HIV PrEP is taken before sex to prevent HIV infection. PrEP is used by HIV negative people to prevent them from becoming HIV positive.  \nCurrently licensed PrEP is in tablet form. It is a combination tablet containing two drugs: tenofovir DF and emtricitabine. Both tenofovir DF and emtricitabine are medicines used to treat HIV. The brand name for this is “Truvada”. The combined tablet was approved for HIV treatment in 2004 and for use as PrEP in the United States in 2012. In August 2016, Truvada® was licensed for use as PrEPin Europe, including Ireland. Small surveys carried out in Ireland have shown that some people are accessing generic PrEP online. As of 4th December 2017, generic PrEP is available on a private prescription through community pharmacies.  \nPrEP is not currently available in Ireland through the HSE.  \nWho might benefit from taking PrEP?  \nIf you are HIV negative and don’t always use condoms, then PrEP could reduce your risk of HIV.  \nYou may have a higher risk of HIV if you:  \n• Are having sex with HIV positive partners who are not on treatment or whose treatment may not be working properly  \n• had a recent sexually transmitted infection (STI), especially a rectal infection or syphilis  \n• have previously used PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)  \n• are using recreational drugs for sex (crystal meth, mephedrone or GHB), also known as ChemSex.  \nDiscuss this with your doctor or nurse if you are not sure.  \nIs there anyone who should not take PrEP?  \nPrEP should not be used:  \n• If you are HIV positive. PrEP is usually not necessary:  \n• If you are only having sex with HIV positive partners who are on treatment and have an undetectable viral load.  \n• If you are using condoms consistently and","cbCaig0GDUJR6GfF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig0GDUJR6GfF","pdf",709298,16,"English","# HIV PrEP: Some background\n## What is HIV PrEP?\n## Who might benefit from taking PrEP?\n## Is there anyone who should not take PrEP?\n## How well does PrEP work?\n## PrEP and side effects\n## PrEP and drug resistance\n## PrEP and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)\n## Does PrEP interact with any other medications?\n# Sourcing PrEP\n## Getting PrEP on prescription\n## Buying PrEP online\n# Before you start PrEP\n## Speak with your healthcare provider about your intention\n## Get a 4th generation HIV test\n## Test for hepatitis B\n## Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B\n## Check your kidneys\n## Check for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)\n# How to take HIV PrEP\n## Daily PrEP: for anal and vaginal sex\n## Event Based Dosing (EBD): only for anal sex\n## What to do if you miss a pill?\n# Routine care if you are taking HIV PrEP\n# Stopping HIV PrEP\n# Other considerations","[{\"question\":\"What is HIV PrEP and how does it work?\",\"answer\":\"PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is taken before sex to prevent HIV infection in HIV-negative people. 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