--- Quote from: Bucklandbury on September 22, 2024, 11:38:00 am ---When I say pill burden... it's not a burden like that. I am thinking of what occurs at the cellular level. ARVs are known to cause certain disregulation in the mitochondrial action, for example. Why expose yourself to that when it's not necessary? If three fewer pills per week can do the same as seven -- then why not?
The past is gone, and the future is not promised. I concentrate on the now with what I can do.
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That clarifies a lot, to be honest, when you mentioned pill burden I had the same thoughts as Dave.
Mitochondrial damage, HIV itself does that and certain meds, treatments, exposures and also certain HIV meds can, although with the current daily HIV meds, despite concerns it's shown we can live a long and healthy life. I think the reasons for and against FOTO are clear and if you go with FOTO, please do keep us posted.
Personally, in the future, I could be hit by a bus tomorrow, fall down the stairs or develop an unrelated to HIV or treatment illness and die, in terms of HIV generally speaking I think the one pill a week or tailored daily dosages and non-superior long-lasting injectables are the next developments.