Started PEP after 66 hours of unprotected sex. Will it be helpful?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I had unprotected sex and have consulted a doctor after that. He told me to go for PEP immediately. So, I started PEP after three days of exposure with one Tablet of Lamivudine and Zidovudine along with one Efavirenz tablet. I have taken PEP after 66 hours of exposure. Will it be helpful? Please let me know.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is highly effective if taken within first 12 hours of exposure. However, efficacy is high enough if taken within 72 hours of exposure as well. Efficacy decreases afterwards.
- As you have started PEP within 66 hours of unprotected coitus, it is effective and need not to be worried about it.
For further doubts consult a sexologist online.
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