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

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.