What makes a good pep talk?

What makes a good pep talk?

But, giving a good pep talk isn’t easy. It requires an understanding of what your audience needs—whether it is simply cheering up or motivating to change. You need to listen and empathize, but also to affirm the other person’s strengths. “They’re not plugging into what the person really needs.”

How long must you take PEP?

How Long Do You Need to Take PEP? If you are prescribed PEP, you will need to take the HIV medicines every day for 28 days. You will also need to return to your health care provider at certain times while taking PEP and after you finish taking it for HIV testing and other tests.

What happens if you miss a day of pep?

If you do miss a dose and you remember in less than 24 hours, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you miss more than 48 hours of PEP ( two consecutive doses ) it will be discontinued.

Does Pep weaken your immune system?

Hello, PEP does not “strengthen the immune system.” PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a combination of antiretroviral drugs. They are used in this setting to try to prevent HIV transmission (infection) following an exposure.

What causes pep to fail?

It can fail because: the person doesn’t or isn’t able to take PEP as prescribed (every day for a month) some anti-HIV drugs don’t work against some strains of HIV (although this is rare) the initial viral load (the amount of HIV) in the body was too great for the drugs to be effective.

How soon after PEP should I get tested?

You need to visit your nurse or doctor for follow-up testing after you finish PEP. You’ll get another HIV test 4-6 weeks after you were first exposed to HIV, and then you’ll be tested again 3 months later. Depending on your situation, your doctor may recommend another HIV test 6 months later.

Can you drink alcohol while on PEP?

Can I drink alcohol while taking PEP? It is advised that you don’t. Alcohol is processed in the liver and all the PEP drugs can cause liver damage. Best to give it a rest for 28 days.

Can I drink alcohol while on PEP?

Does PEP work after 48 hours?

This, as highlighted above, has been demonstrated in animal models. Thus, even though PEP is often offered for up to 72 hours after exposure, it should be initiated as early as possible. After 72 hours, PEP is not effective, and there are gradations in efficacy from 24 hours postexposure, to 36, 48, and 72 hours.

Should I take PEP after a one night stand?

It must be administered within 72 hours of the exposure. And ideally, it should be administered within 4 hours after the exposure. PEP is administered for 28 days.

How efficient is PEP?

How well does PEP work? PEP does not prevent 100% of HIV infections but it is very effective at preventing HIV if used consistently and correctly. Observational research suggests that PEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV by more than 80%, which means some people in the studies acquired HIV despite taking PEP.

How effective is PEP after 36 hours?

Animal Evidence for PEP and PrEP Macaque vaginal exposure models have demonstrated that this is fully effective if used within 36 hours of exposure, and partially effective if used 36 to 72 hours postexposure (Otten, 2000). In these studies, antiretroviral therapy was continued for 28 days post-exposure.

Can I take PEP after 5 days?

PEP usually isn’t given more than 72 hours (3 days) after exposure as studies show it is unlikely to be effective. However, if you are unable to access PEP within the 72 hours, even if it has been up to 5-7 days since the exposure occurred, it is still worth seeking medical advice to see what your options are.

What happens after taking PEP?

As with most antiretroviral drugs, PEP can cause side effects such as diarrhoea, headaches, nausea/vomiting and fatigue. However these are usually mild and generally only last a few days with no long-term side effects. Speak with your GP or sexual health clinic if you have any concerns.