Tag Archives: Prevention

Almost one in ten HIV PrEP users report buying antibiotics for STI prevention, raising concerns over potential antibiotic resistance

An online community survey conducted in the UK shows that 9% of HIV PrEP users are buying antibiotics to prevent themselves from getting STIs. The survey results from 2019 were published in last month in the Sexually Transmitted Infections journal. Those buying antibiotics were more likely to have had at least five condomless sexual partners… Read More »

Abilify and weight gain prevention

If you’re thinking of becoming pregnant, discuss the use of Abilify with your doctor. Bipolar disorder in adults: Choosing maintenance treatment. However, not all antipsychotics are thought to contribute to the same degree, and the possibility of switching antipsychotic medications to reduce the induced weight gain has been intriguing . Medications that inhibit or induce… Read More »