Email 129: Which Hub is Best?

Posted by Pozziepinoy on 8:40 PM



Hi Pozziepinoy,

San po ba mas magandang maging pasyente, sa San Lazaro or RITM-ARG?

Kelangan po bang magpaadmit if magte-take na ng ARV? Thanks!


(Translation: Where is the best to be a patient, in San Lazaro or RITM-ARG?

Does one need to be admitted when one is about to take ARV's?

Thanks!)

XXX



POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE

Hi XXX,

Thank you for your email.


Like what I always advice to people, chose an HIV/AIDS treatment hub that is near you so accessibility to lab tests and medicines are easier. If you are in Manila area, best to go to San Lazaro Hospital or PGH-SAGIP. If you are from the south, go to RITM-ARG. However, if you opt to go to RITM-ARG, I can assist you. The staff there are so friendly and professional.

On your second question, you don't need to be admitted to a hospital if you are about to take ARV's. Once you have been prescribed with the medicines, you will be sent home and you will be adviced to observe for 2 weeks for possible side effects. This is what they call the trial period of ARV prescription.

I hope I was able to answer your questions. Feel free to email me again if you have other concerns.


Stay healthy,
Pozziepinoy

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