PrEP is safe. However, a few individuals may experience occasional side effects. Side effects include headaches, nausea and abdominal discomfort which may be experienced occasionally for a short period and will usually reduce after a few weeks of taking PrEP.

PrEP is for anyone who is HIV negative and at an ongoing risk of contracting the virus.  Such a person should visit the nearest health facility for a consultation with a health provider.If used consistently studies have shown that PrEP is highly effective in preventing HIV.

No. PrEP is not the same as PEP. PrEP is used by a HIV negative person before exposure to HIV virus while PEP which stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis is used by a HIV negative person after one is exposed to HIV virus.