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How do HIV medications help me?

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: March 02, 2007

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Question: How do HIV medications help me?
Answer: HIV medicines interfere with the formation of new HIV copies in the body. Fewer HIV copies means your immune system will stay healthier. HIV medications have been shown to delay progression from HIV to AIDS and to keep a person healthier longer.

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