How to take PrEP

There are different ways to take PrEP

  • Daily: Taking one pill every day for lasting protection
  • On-demand: Taking PrEP pills only when you are at risk for getting HIV

For more information on how to take PrEP:

This website has more information PAN

First time using PrEP?

PrEP is safe for most people.

Some people may feel nausea, headache, diarrhoea, bloating or tiredness when they first start, but this usually improves within a few days or weeks.

Speak to a doctor, nurse or pharmacist if side effects are severe or do not improve.

In your consultation

Your doctor will test you for HIV, other sexually transmitted infections (syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia), kidney function and hepatitis A/B/C.

You will received

  • A 90-day supply of PrEP pills.
  • A pathology request form for your next appointment

Otherwise, we can do your pathology at your face-to-face appointment.

Our clinicians will provide you with a pathology request form. Testing can be done when you visit MSHC next OR can be done one week before your follow up appointment so the doctor can have your results to discuss when you see them.

Your next appointment will be

  • Face-to-face at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre or by
  • Telephone consultation

To receive your free PrEP

For protections against HIV and other sexually transmitted infection visit the links below:

HIV Selftesting NAPWHA Undetectable U=U emen8.com.au Doxy PEP MSHC Condoms emen8.com.au