HIV/AIDS Management Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for hiv/aids management: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
What to expect
Treatment Adherence
- •Missed doses can lead to drug resistance, making treatment much harder
- •Use a pill organizer and phone alarms
- •If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember (unless it's almost time for the next)
HIV/AIDS Management recovery, day by day
Medication Compliance
- Take your antiretroviral medication at the same time every day; adherence is critical
- Do NOT skip doses; incomplete treatment leads to resistance
- Report any side effects to your infectious disease specialist
- Keep your IV/PICC line site clean and dry; report any redness or swelling
Monitoring & Recovery
- Attend all lab appointments to monitor treatment response
- Viral load and CD4 count are key markers; your team will track these
- Practice good hand hygiene and infection prevention
- Report any fever, new symptoms, or worsening condition immediately
When to call your provider or 911
- •High fever (above 102°F) or chills/rigors
- •Severe allergic reaction to medication
- •IV/PICC line: redness, swelling, pain, or fever (line infection)
- •Rapidly worsening symptoms despite treatment
- •New rash, confusion, or difficulty breathing
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 7
Treatment tolerance
Managing side effects, maintaining medication schedule
- Day 14
Lab response
Blood work shows treatment is working
- Day 21
Treatment evaluation
Assess overall response and plan continuation or completion
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