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PrEP is hard to get, my doctor outright refused to prescribe it to me, they said they were not comfortable doing so

by Aloha 7y ago

rickycook 7y ago
then get a new doctor. there is no medical rationale behind this, and they are letting irrational personal feelings get in the way of your good health
- Geimfari 7y ago
  No that's not the case, the side effects of PrEP aren't minor. PrEP should not be prescribed so lightly.
  - matthewmacleod 7y ago
    Yes, that is the case. Tenofovir and emtricitabine are generally well-tolorated. They can affect bone density and kidney function and this should be monitored; the majority of people experience no side-effects.
- magic_beans 7y ago
  If you have the time to browse HN, you have the time to browser your health insurance website for a new doctor!
kgwxd 7y ago
Did they give a reason for their discomfort?
- Aloha 7y ago
  Lack of familiarity with the drugs mostly.
jlangenauer 7y ago
The get a new doctor, one who values your health more than their antiquated morals.
- Aloha 7y ago
  Getting a doctor takes time, something I'm woefully short on.
- swebs 7y ago
  That's a big assumption that the doctor's decision was based on personal morality rather than the damage caused by side effects, etc
conanbatt 7y ago
Get a second opinion.
nerdjon 7y ago
Going to back up what the others said. My husband and me both take prep, his first Doctor refused since it promoted "promiscuity" and would only prescribe it if you are in a relationship with someone positive. Which is bull. Find a new doctor that is actually sex positive and won't refuse it for stupid reasons. (Admittedly I am lucky where I am though to have a doctors office that focuses on LGBT issues, which happens to include HIV prevention/care)
word-reader 7y ago
You can get it prescribed online. I think you just video chat with a doctor, then they prescribe. Plushcare and Nurx are 2 sites I found just by searching.
ingenium 7y ago
Go to a doctor or clinic that focuses on the LGBT community. It's very easy to get, and they'll take care of setting you up on the Gilead copay assistance program, so the medication should be completely free. Their program will cover up to $7,200/year in copays.

PrEP is hard to get, my doctor outright refused to prescribe it to me, they said they were not comfortable doing so

by Aloha 7y ago

PrEP is hard to get, my doctor outright refused to prescribe it to me, they said they were not comfortable doing so

then get a new doctor. there is no medical rationale behind this, and they are letting irrational personal feelings get in the way of your good health

Geimfari 7y ago
No that's not the case, the side effects of PrEP aren't minor. PrEP should not be prescribed so lightly.
- matthewmacleod 7y ago
  Yes, that is the case. Tenofovir and emtricitabine are generally well-tolorated. They can affect bone density and kidney function and this should be monitored; the majority of people experience no side-effects.
magic_beans 7y ago
If you have the time to browse HN, you have the time to browser your health insurance website for a new doctor!

kgwxd 7y ago

Did they give a reason for their discomfort?

Aloha 7y ago
Lack of familiarity with the drugs mostly.

jlangenauer 7y ago

The get a new doctor, one who values your health more than their antiquated morals.

Aloha 7y ago
Getting a doctor takes time, something I'm woefully short on.
swebs 7y ago
That's a big assumption that the doctor's decision was based on personal morality rather than the damage caused by side effects, etc

conanbatt 7y ago

Get a second opinion.

nerdjon 7y ago

Going to back up what the others said. My husband and me both take prep, his first Doctor refused since it promoted "promiscuity" and would only prescribe it if you are in a relationship with someone positive. Which is bull. Find a new doctor that is actually sex positive and won't refuse it for stupid reasons. (Admittedly I am lucky where I am though to have a doctors office that focuses on LGBT issues, which happens to include HIV prevention/care)

word-reader 7y ago

You can get it prescribed online. I think you just video chat with a doctor, then they prescribe. Plushcare and Nurx are 2 sites I found just by searching.

ingenium 7y ago

Go to a doctor or clinic that focuses on the LGBT community. It's very easy to get, and they'll take care of setting you up on the Gilead copay assistance program, so the medication should be completely free. Their program will cover up to $7,200/year in copays.