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Unlike with pills, you cannot simply stop getting injections. It is crucial to plan the process to avoid significant risks.
The injectable PrEP medication remains in your body for several months after the last injection (the pharmacological "tail"). During this period, the medication level is too low to effectively protect you, but high enough that, if an infection were to occur, HIV could develop drug resistance. This is the risk we absolutely want to avoid.
To eliminate this risk, the standard recommendation is to switch to PrEP in pill form (oral PrEP) to cover the "tail" period. This transition ensures your HIV protection remains at 100% while the injectable medication leaves your body.
If your situation changes and you are no longer at risk (e.g., a stable, monogamous relationship with an HIV-negative trustworthy partner, abstinence), discussing the discontinuation of PrEP is entirely relevant.
Even in this case, it is essential to plan this with a healthcare professional like our pharmacists. We will evaluate your situation together. A transition to oral PrEP might still be recommended for maximum safety, or another follow-up strategy could be considered. The important thing is that the decision is made in an informed and safe manner.