Multidrug-resistance has many possible causes. Some may be due to factors beyond your control
Factors that can contribute to developing resistance:
- Prior treatment failure
- Situational challenges, including lack of health insurance
- Difficulties with HIV-1 medications, such as side effects
- Have had, or are having, HIV treatments interact with other medicines
HIV-1=human immunodeficiency virus type-1.
Meet James
- A long-term survivor with MDR HIV-1
- Side effect challenges with previous treatments
- Past adherence issues
“This is a lifetime journey. Therefore, we have to do what’s necessary to take care of ourselves and others.”
James, living with MDR HIV-1. Compensated by ViiV Healthcare.
Meet Dennis
- Past adherence issues
- Resistance to multiple regimens
- Side effect challenges with previous medications
“I think what was so difficult about adherence in the beginning was I was still dealing with the stigma. And also the side effects were intolerable.”
Dennis, taking RUKOBIA with other HIV-1 medicines. Compensated by ViiV Healthcare.
Finding the right medication can be challenging
Learn how well RUKOBIA worked in people with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 whose current medicines were no longer working.
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