Side effects of HIV blocking drugs usually include skin lesions, gastrointestinal irritation and liver damage. HIV-blocking medications reduce the chance of infection and should be taken promptly after high-risk behavior.
Most HIV-blocking medications are antiretroviral drugs, usually including tenofovir, emtricitabine, raltegravir, dolutegravir, and many other antiretroviral drugs.
Common side effects while taking HIV blocking medications usually include gastrointestinal irritation such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite, as well as skin rashes. If the medication is taken in high doses, it may cause varying degrees of liver and kidney impairment.
The side effects of HIV blocking drugs are generally mild and do not cause serious damage to the health of the body. Timely administration of HIV blocking drugs can effectively reduce the chance of HIV infection, therefore, it is recommended to take the blocking drugs immediately after the occurrence of high-risk behaviors.
People with high-risk behaviors for HIV infection should choose the appropriate blocking medication under the guidance of a doctor.