Are HIV medicines safe to use during pregnancy?

 

 

Pregnant women with HIV can safely use many HIV medicines during pregnancy. However, during pregnancy, it may be necessary to change the dose of some HIV medicines. Health care providers consider the following factors when recommending HIV medicines for use in pregnancy: 

• Pregnancy-related changes in the body that can affect how the body processes HIV medicines
• The risk of certain side effects from HIV medicines during pregnancy 
• The potential short- and long-term effects of HIV medicines on babies born to women with HIV

Pregnant women and their health care providers carefully consider the benefits and the risks of specific HIV medicines when choosing an HIV regimen to use during pregnancy.

Source:aidsinfo