Interactions

If you consume different drugs at the same time or in close succession, dangerous interactions and even drug emergencies are possible! There can also be interactions between drugs and medication, e.g. drugs can reduce the effectiveness of medication or medication can increase the effect of drugs.

The more drugs you have taken, the less you can usually ensure that you really only use your own syringe and accessories or your own tube. This increases your risk of becoming infected with HIV, hepatitis and other pathogens.

In combination with antiretroviral drugs, chemotherapy can work faster, stronger or longer. Conversely, you may take too much or too little HIV medication while intoxicated - this can lead to severe side effects or the development of resistance. You may also underestimate the risk of contracting hepatitis or other sexually transmitted diseases. If you are currently on a new medication, it is better to refrain from taking it during this phase or start with low doses.

More info

Drugscouts.com provides factual and comprehensive information about legal and illegalised psychoactive substances and their use.
The pill warning app KnowDrugs (external link) sends up-to-date European and worldwide pill warnings to your mobile phone. The app also provides substance information and first aid advice for drug emergencies.

Interactions

We have compiled detailed information on interactions between drugs and between drugs and HIV medication at www.hiv-drogen.de.

Further offers

We offer various counselling services. Whether online, by phone or in a live chat: experienced and trained counsellors are available to answer all your questions about HIV, STIs, chemsex and mental well-being. You can seek help from the anti-discrimination centre if you have experienced discrimination due to your HIV infection.

Telephone counselling

On this nationwide telephone number, you will receive advice from qualified staff at local AIDS service organisations throughout Germany.