Overview of TreatmentHow to Treat HIV

There's no cure for HIV, but treatment options are much better than they were a few decades ago.

HIV Treatment Team

Many different medical professionals provide care, comfort, and treatment for people with HIV.

What to Know About the CD4:CD8 Ratio Test

The CD4:CD8 ratio test judges the strength of your immune system and if you're at risk for opportunistic infections.

Drug TreatmentsWhat Does an HIV Treatment Plan Look Like?

With an HIV diagnosis, you’ll want to start treatment right away. Early treatment gives you the chance to stay healthy.

NRTIs as a Treatment for HIV

If you're getting treated for an HIV infection, your doctor may suggest a type of drug called an NRTI.

NNRTIs for HIV

If you’re living with HIV, your doctor may prescribe meds called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, or NNRTIs.

What Are Protease Inhibitors?

The term “protease inhibitor” refers to a class of medications. Specifically, they are antiviral drugs.

Integrase Inhibitors for HIV: What to Know

Integrase inhibitors have become a standard HIV treatment. Research shows they work well to keep the disease in check.

What to Know About HIV Booster Drugs

HIV booster drugs help. But their job isn’t to treat HIV. It’s to make certain other HIV-fighting medicines work better.

Single-Tablet Treatment Regimen for HIV

Single-tablet treatment regimens (STRs) are popular. STRs mix drugs into one tablet or capsule that you take once a day.

HIV: Tips for Taking Your Meds

If you have a pill regime to follow, how do you remember to take meds every day? Use these tips to help you stay on track.

Side Effects of HIV and AIDS Drugs

AIDS and HIV drug side effects are common. They range from mild to life-threatening but can often be prevented or managed.

HIV Drugs: ART Interactions

If you take antiretroviral therapy to manage HIV, it’s common for HIV drugs to have interactions with other meds you take.

HIV Drug Resistance: What to Know

HIV drug resistance can happen if the virus in your body mutates. This affects how well your antiretroviral therapy works.

How Much Does HIV Treatment Cost?

Treating HIV can be expensive. Care involves medication called antiretroviral therapy and regular visits with your doctor.

HIV Drug Assistance Programs

If you’re concerned about paying for treatment and other related costs, many programs can provide financial assistance.

New HIV Treatments in Development

Researchers continue to look for new and better HIV treatments. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting options.

Complementary and Alternative Treatments

Here’s a closer look at some common complementary treatments for HIV/AIDS and what scientific research reveals about them.

What Is HIV Remission?

Remission generally means that HIV viral load has remained undetectable after HIV treatment has been stopped.

How Close Are We to an HIV Cure?

Scientists believe that an HIV cure is possible. But we need to develop one that can wipe out HIV or keep you in remission.