• Side Effects

  • HIV medications can help people live longer, healthier lives, but sometimes the drugs can cause unwanted side effects. It’s important to discuss any side effects you have with your health care provider. The choice of which meds you take will depend on your individual needs. POZ wants to know about your experience with side effects.

  • 1) How long have you been living with HIV?
  • 2) How long have you been taking HIV medication?
  • 3) Have you experienced any of these side effects on your current HIV regimen? (Check all that apply.)

  • 4) How much do side effects affect your daily life?
  • 5) Were you worried about potential side effects before you started HIV treatment?
  • 6) Do you worry about the potential long-term side effects of HIV medication?
  • 7) Have you ever switched your HIV medications because of side effects?
  • 8) Have you ever used any of the following to alleviate your side effects? (Check all that apply.)

  • 9) Do you take any other medications for another health condition?
  • 11) What is your gender?

  • 12) What is your sexual orientation?

  • 13) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

  • 14) What is your current level of education?
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