No Hiv, No Aids

You and your doctor should consider several factors in deciding when to start drug therapy. As discussed above, your viral load and CD4+ T cell count will help determine whether you should consider treatment. You should keep in mind that once you begin drug treatment, you may need to continue for the rest of your life. You will also need to consider how well you will be able to follow your treatment plan, and weigh the known benefits and potential risks of drug therapy.