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By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com Guide to AIDS / HIV since 1999

Can I Take Breaks From My Medicines?

Wednesday December 31, 2008
Taking medications each and everyday can be exhausting at times. And eventually people feel they need to take a break from their HIV medicines. These "drug holidays" were once considered to be safe in certain people. However, recent studies show that taking short breaks from HIV medications can in fact be very detrimental to your immune system. Taking short breaks from your meds gives HIV a chance to multiple and wreak havoc on your immune system. This article explains drug holidays and whether or not they are a good idea for you.

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January 14, 2009 at 9:58 am
(1) Richard Schooping says:

One need follow their heart; the “inner” voice for there is truth. We infinite energy, not only physical bodies. When we “connect” with this we are free of any ailment. We can take medications or not. We have realized all that we are, and we are then eternally free. AIDS is a doorway to eternity, not just a disease.

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