What is PEP?
PEP (sometimes called PEPSE) is a combination of HIV drugs that can stop the virus taking hold. It can be used after the event if you've been at risk of HIV transmission.
To work, PEP must be taken within 72 hours (three days), and should be taken as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours.
PEP is not a ‘morning after pill’ for HIV, and it’s not guaranteed to work. It’s meant as an emergency measure to be used as a last resort, such as if a condom fails during sex. Taking PEP will not protect you from other sexually transmitted infections or unplanned pregnancy.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means taking HIV medicines within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent HIV.
- PEP should be used only in emergency situations. It is not meant for regular use by people who may be exposed to HIV frequently. PEP is not a substitute for regular use of other HIV prevention methods such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- PEP must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV. The sooner PEP is started after a possible HIV exposure, the better. Every hour counts.
- If you are prescribed PEP, you will take HIV medicines every day for 28 days.
- PEP is effective in preventing HIV when it is taken correctly.
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Because you indicated that you've had an STI in the past 6 months, or had a sexual partner whose HIV status was positive or unknown in the past 6 months, it is recommended that you get tested for HIV and other STls every 3 months. You can find a provider near you with the links below. Additionally, you may want to consider PrEP. PrEP is a medication that can help prevent someone from getting HIV.
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