Written by Keri Wiginton
Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on October 22, 2024

Talk to your doctor about HIV treatment side effects

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Charles Sanchez
Advocate

Twenty years ago, Charles Sanchez was diagnosed with HIV. A dedicated artist and activist, he regularly writes for POZ magazine and HuffPost Queer Voices. His award-winning web series, Merce, is a positive representation of life as an HIV-positive man in New York. Charles is also a WebMD blogger.

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Charles Sanchez, 56, HIV patient advocate, New York City.

UpToDate: “Patient education: Tips for taking HIV medications by mouth (Beyond the Basics).”

HIV.gov: “HIV Medicines and Side Effects.”

CDC: “HIV Treatment.” 

New York State Department of Health: “Managing Side Effects of HIV Medications.” 

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