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The term adherence means taking the drugs exactly as prescribed.
It also means taking the drugs on time every day.
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| Adherence can be difficult and sometimes
there might be a need to make changes to your lifestyles to
adjust to treatment. Developing a routine can help you to keep
up with your daily drug regime. |
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| If you are starting HAART, it is important
to concentrate on getting used to the drug regime. Give yourself
some time and space to get it to work. |
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| After some time, you will see a gradual
improvement in your health as your CD4 count increases. |
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Take your medications at the
same time every day. |
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Keep supplies of the medications
at places you go to regularly eg: office, partner's, friend's
or parent's home. |
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Take your medications with
you wherever you go. |
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Be aware of the time zones
when travelling. |
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Keep a diary or calendar that
you can tick off each time you've taken your medications. |
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Set a timer on your hand phone
or alarm clock to remind you. |
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Ask your loved ones to remind
you. |
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If you're going away for a
long period, take ample supplies of your medications. |
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