Special Considerations in the Management of Women With HIV, Including Management of Conception and Pregnancy
Summary
- Access to pharmacologic and psychiatric therapy increases use of ART among women with HIV with depression[Cook 2006]
- HIV and depression can be treated concurrently[Cook 2006; Himelhoch 2007]
- Although preexisting depression is not a contraindication for efavirenz use, vigilant observation for development of psychiatric problems is advised when initiating efavirenz in women with a history of mental health problems
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