Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Trogarzo. It is used with other medicines to help treat HIV-1 infection and keep it under control. 

Trogarzo is given as an infusion in your vein.   The infusion usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes and will be given by a healthcare professional.  You will be monitored during and after your infusion.  Trogarzo is usually given every two weeks.  It is important to stay on the exact schedule your doctor gives you. If you miss doses, the virus could get worse and become harder to treat.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness or a rash. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before doing activities that require you to be alert, like driving.  These effects are normal if mild and should get better with time. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Trogarzo, these include changes in your immune system. You should read the patient information sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests.

Trogarzo can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines. 

Women must talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed. 

For best results with Trogarzo, it is important to keep all your scheduled doctor's appointments.