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Health TopicsImmune SystemHIV and AIDSHIV Treatment
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Are over-the-counter medications available for HIV?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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The drugs that treat HIV are highly specialized and can only be obtained through prescription. You should follow your doctor's recommendations regarding treatment. There is no cure for HIV, and the seriousness of the virus, which will usually develop into AIDS, requires a careful treatment plan.

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