Does PrEP work for tops?

Does PrEP 2-1-1 work for tops? Yes. PrEP 2-1-1 was studied in people who had insertive anal sex (who were the “top”). PrEP 2-1-1 is as effective for tops as it is for bottoms when having anal sex.

How effective is PrEP after 3 days?

According to levels of drug detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and comparisons of those results to drug levels estimated in previous research to correspond to varying degrees of protection against HIV, one day on PrEP led to a 75 to 91 risk reduction, three days meant a 95 to 97 percent risk …

Do I have to take PrEP at the same time every day?

You can take PrEP any time during the day, with or without food. PrEP works best if you take it at the same time every day. You may want to take PrEP before or after a daily activity, like when you eat breakfast, or when you brush your teeth before bed. To help you remember, keep your pill bottle where you will see it.

How long does PrEP last in your system?

Some studies suggest that if you take PrEP every day, it reaches its maximum protection in blood at 20 days, in rectal tissue at about 7 days, and in vaginal tissues at about 20 days. Talk to your health care provider about when PrEP might be effective for you.

Do you take PrEP forever?

People are not expected to take PrEP forever. PrEP is most likely to be useful for a period of months or years when the risk of HIV is greatest. If you no longer feel at risk, you can discuss stopping PrEP with your healthcare provider. You’ll be able to re-start it later.

Does PrEP actually work?

PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV. PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99\% when taken as prescribed.

Do you have to take PrEP forever?

It isn’t a pill you have to take forever. You get to decide when to start and stop PrEP. Just remember that if you don’t take it regularly, you aren’t as safe. Once you’ve started taking PrEP, you should stay on it for at least a month after you were last exposed to HIV.