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5. What Next?

A Practical Guide to HIV Drug Treatment for People Living with HIV

5. What Next?

We wrap this guide up with a look into the future—that is, as far as we can see it.  

  • 5.1 Living with HIV and ART Over the Long Haul
    • Many people are doing so well on antiretroviral drugs that many experts predict they may be able to live nearly as long as HIV-negative people.
    • However, as people with HIV live longer, other health problems are becoming more common, including cardiovascular (heart) disease, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer and thinning bones.
    • Being HIV-positive, taking ART and growing older may all increase a person’s risk of these problems.
    • It’s important to carefully monitor your health and take whatever steps are possible to minimize potential problems.
  • 5.2 The Future of HIV Drug Treatment
    • Treatment choices are constantly expanding as new antiretroviral drugs are developed.
    • Other forms of treatment, such as immune boosters and therapeutic vaccines, are also being investigated.
  • 5.3 The End … But Not Really
  • 5.4 Resources