Over the Counter Choices:

Over the Counter Choices:

There are no over the counter products recommended for the treatment of HIV infection. There are products that can be used to treat some of the symptoms of HIV infection and to manage some of the side effects of HIV drug therapy. There are also products available for nutrition, safe sex, skin care, hair loss, wasting syndrome - maintaining body mass and building muscle, immune system enhancement, liver cleansing, nausea & vomiting, constipation, sexual performance, wound healing, diabetes and lipodystrophy.

Prescription Choices:

The standard for therapy in treatment of HIV disease is now combination therapy that targets 2 different enzymes. Treatments that consist of 2 to 4 drugs have halted viral replication, preserved immune function, and decreased the likelihood of developing drug-resistant mutations. Evaluation of viral load is the accepted method for judging the effectiveness of drug therapy. The drugs used in the treatment of HIV disease are nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and protease inhibitors.

There are many other prescription medications available for the treatment of AIDS related infections. These medications fall into many different classes like antivirals, antineoplastics, antifungals, immune modulators, antibacterials, appetite stimulants, antimicrobials, and antiprotozoals. These medications are often taken with the other medications to treat HIV disease.