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How Do HIV Medications Help Me?

From , former About.com Guide

Updated January 01, 2009

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Question: How Do HIV Medications Help Me?
We have all heard how much the advent of HIV medications has helped the person living with HIV live a longer, healthier life. But have you ever wondered how HIV medications work? Have you ever asked yourself how do HIV medications help me? This HIV FAQ will answer that question.
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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