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WATCH: Aaron Laxton Talks About Atripla Fears, Side Effects and More on My HIV Journey

WATCH: Aaron Laxton Talks About Atripla Fears, Side Effects and More on My HIV Journey

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There's a risk of side of effects for any HIV medication.

In this episode, Aaaron worries some people are afraid to use Atripla as HIV antiretroviral treatment because of the side effects he's experienced. However, he says, side effects can happen with any HIV antiretroviral treatment you use. Despite having the rash and other side effects from using Atripla, the medication still helped Aaron bring his initial viral load count of nearly a million down to a viral load of 710. Watch him talk about the meds and why you should talk to your doctor.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.