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If the programme where you got your ARVs was part of a larger organisation that is still operating, contact them directly. Otherwise contact the HPCSA or the Health Department.
The risk of becoming ill from being off ART depends on how long you stay off ART and your HIV history.
There are three points to consider here.
Not really. Changing the time you take them by several hours is nothing to worry about.
We suggest that you ask your healthcare provide to make sure the advice is most suited to you.
Yes, as long as you don't go more than 24 hours between doses.
The recommendation is to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months.
ARVs are good enough that you do not need to take supplements for HIV treatment
We suggest you ask your doctor about your weight gain.
The only way to increase your CD4 is to use ARVs