PrEP
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis | HIV Risk and Prevention
What is PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is the medicine that reduces your chances of getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV.
PrEP can be pills or shots.
Is PrEP safe?
- PrEP is safe, but some people experience side effects like diarrhea, nausea, headache, fatigue, and stomach pain. These side effects usually go away over time.
- Tell your health care provider about any side effects that are severe or do not go away.