What is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?

HIV infection refers to the spectrum of human immunodeficiency virus infections that range from asymptomatic seropositivity, thru AIDS-related complex (ARC), to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

What is it like to have HIV?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Bupropion, Citalopram, Escitalopram
Kaletra, Host Defense Organic Mushrooms, Vitamin C Intravenous (IV)
Diphenoxylate and Atropine, Loperamide, Acidophilus
Modafinil, Vitamin B12 Injection, Testosterone
Efavirenz, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Ibuprofen Prescription, Abacavir-Lamivudine
Dronabinol, Megestrol, Promethazine
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine, Ibuprofen
Lorazepam, Zolpidem, Trazodone
Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Lorazepam
Triamcinolone topical, Mupirocin Topical, Valacyclovir

What do patients take to treat HIV and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
159
78
(Norvir)
59
(Reyataz)
41
(Stocrin, Sustiva)
33
30
(Isentress)
29
(Epzicom, Kivexa)
26
(Prezista)
23
(Avocomb, Combivir)
20
(Viramune XR, Viramune)
20
(Epivir, Epivir HBV, 3TC)
13
(Viread)
12
10
8

These charts show data from HIV patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has HIV at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
24% Females
76% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 18
20-29 years 129
30-39 years 134
40-49 years 66
50-59 years 23
60-69 years 2
70+ years 0
Types
Condition Types # of patients Proportion
HIV-1: Group M: CRF 70
HIV-1: Group M: Type A1 208
HIV-1: Group M: Type A2 14
HIV-1: Group M: Type B 94
HIV-1: Group M: Type C 5
HIV-1: Group M: Type D 4
HIV-1: Group M: Type F1 8
HIV-1: Group M: Type F2 2
HIV-1: Group M: Type G 6
HIV-1: Group M: Type H 3
HIV-1: Group M: Type J 1
HIV-1: Group M: Type K 2
HIV-1: Group N 6
HIV-1: Group O 27
HIV-2 18
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 23
Diagnosed 836

These charts show data from HIV patients who have completed their condition history