anyone completed hiv prophylaxis post occupational exposure?

[Painter1]

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anyone get a needle stick and get started on hiv prophylaxis? how were the side effects?

 

[pseudoknot]

I did for an eye splash. The main problem I had was fatigue, and it was pretty severe. I didn't get the GI problems that a lot of other people do. I don't know how people take those meds forever.

 

[southerndoc]

I know of someone who developed pancreatitis and had to be hospitalized.

My philosophy is this: if I get a needle stick from a high risk patient, I'll take the prophylaxis. If the side effects bother me, I can always stop. However, if I delay starting prophylaxis, I can't just start it anytime. I would rather start it and have the option to stop it than not have the option to start it because I waited too long.

 

[Jeff698]

I've been stuck several times during the past 20 years. Fortunately, they were all low risk patients. I weighed the risk/benefits and decided against prophylaxis.

I'm not sure what I'd do if it were a high risk patient. I'd probably go the route Southern pointed out.

Take care,
Jeff