Study: Depression Worsens HIV Treatment

While not necessarily surprising, a new study reveals that individuals living with depression have much lower levels of medical adherence, would greatly reduces the efficacy of HIV antiretrovirals than those who do not. But that discrepancy is greatly minimized with patients who take antidepressants.
“HIV and depression often go hand in hand. If you are HIV-infected, [...]

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While not necessarily surprising, a new study reveals that individuals living with depression have much lower levels of medical adherence, would greatly reduces the efficacy of HIV antiretrovirals than those who do not. But that discrepancy is greatly minimized with patients who take antidepressants.

“HIV and depression often go hand in hand. If you are HIV-infected, you should be screened regularly for depression, and if you are depressed and you are going to go on HAART, it’s very worthwhile to treat your depression.”

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