Can I not stop taking lamivudine and dolutegravir tablets (Dolutegravir) for the rest of my life?

Lamivudine dolutegravir (Dolutegravir) is commonly used to treatHIV infection, but whether lifelong use of this drug is required depends on the individual situation and treatment goals. Here is some important information about HIV treatment and discontinuation:

1.Treatment Goals: One of the primary goals of treatmentHIV is to reduce viral load to undetectable levels and maintain immune system function. By maintaining a low viral load, the risk of HIV transmission can be reduced while improving the patient's quality of life.

2.Lifelong treatment: Most HIV infected people require lifelong antiretroviral treatment (ART) to keep their viral load low and prevent disease progression. Discontinuation of treatment may result in viral reactivation, increased viral load, compromised immune system, and increased risk of complications.

3.Individualized treatment: In some cases, medical professionals may consider temporarily interrupting treatment, but this is usually under exceptional circumstances and requires careful consideration. Interruption of treatment may trigger drug resistance and must therefore be done under physician supervision.

4.Cure research: Currently, scientists are conducting research on HIV cure, but have not found a cure for HIV yet. Therefore, most HIVinfected people will need to continue lifelong treatment.

In short, usually, HIVinfected people need lifelong antiretroviral treatment to effectively control viral replication, maintain immune system function, and reduce the risk of complications. Stopping the medication may lead to serious health problems and reactivation of the virus. If you are considering stopping your medication or have any concerns, it is important to discuss it with a medical professional so they can provide the best advice for your specific circumstances.

Lamivudine dolutegravir tablets have been launched in China and have been included in medical insurance. Patients can buy it in domestic hospital pharmacies at a price of about more than 1,000 yuan. Please consult the local hospital pharmacy for specific prices and reimbursement information. The cheaper ones abroad are mainly Indian generic drugs, which cost more than 200 yuan, and the ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign generic drugs are basically the same.