FabSwingers.com forum: PrEP

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I had an appointment with a sexual health clinic yesterday and I got a prescription for PrEP.

https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/sexual-health/prep/

Just posting here because I was l lead to believe it was a far more difficult process than it actually is.

It was very straightforward. I made an appointment about a month beforehand. I had my results from my latest tests with SH24. They can do the tests there if you don't use that service either though.

A consultation with the PrEP clinician, a blood test with the doctor and I'm out the door in 45 mins with a prescription for 3 months worth of the drug.

It's free if you are a medical cardholder too.

You can take it every day or use it as an event based thing, say for going to sex parties etc.

I have no intention of doing bareback but as condoms can slip off or tear just want it as an extra layer of protection.

Anyway just thought I'd share my experience of getting it...

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Is it expensive for those that don't have a medical card

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it expensive for those that don't have a medical card "

A google(so may not be 100% accurate) says 80 to 90 euro for generic brand 30pills

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is it expensive for those that don't have a medical card "

I have one so I don't know the answer tbh.

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By *omadXMan
over a year ago

Dublin

"Is it expensive for those that don't have a medical card

A google(so may not be 100% accurate) says 80 to 90 euro for generic brand 30pills"

Worth every penny IMO. Saves a lifetime of other drugs, tests, and possible counselling.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

You can get a Drug Payment Scheme card without a means test and your prescription spending is capped at €80 a month

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By *asual777Man
over a year ago

i travel all over

I find it strange when I see a status saying ‘on prep and ready for raw fun’.

What about non HIV STIs?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I find it strange when I see a status saying ‘on prep and ready for raw fun’.

What about non HIV STIs? "

It only protects against HIV. That's a big one to be protected against though.

Imo anyone doing bareback with multiple partners should be on it.

A round of antibiotics isn't going to cure you from HIV unlike the other STI's

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"I find it strange when I see a status saying ‘on prep and ready for raw fun’.

What about non HIV STIs? "

Wouldn't be for us, but I would respect the right of others to male this decision for themselves.

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By *azandjazCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

"You can get a Drug Payment Scheme card without a means test and your prescription spending is capped at €80 a month "

Yes, prescription medication capped at €80 per month per family. So a couple could get all for medication plus any childrens meds too €80 per month.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very informative post thanks for highlighting I'm sure it will be very useful to some people that are considering it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being on prep doesn't give you carthe blanche to fuck around with no condoms, I'd be staying clear of someone like that

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By *ogerdubccMan
over a year ago

Temple Bar

"I find it strange when I see a status saying ‘on prep and ready for raw fun’.

What about non HIV STIs?

It only protects against HIV. That's a big one to be protected against though.

Imo anyone doing bareback with multiple partners should be on it.

A round of antibiotics isn't going to cure you from HIV unlike the other STI's"

Not every other STI is cured with a round of antibiotics. HPV can give you cancer. Herpes just doesn't go away once you get it. gonorrhoea has developed resistance to antibiotics, and there have also been cases of antibiotics resistance in both chlamydia and syphilis.

To each their own, but I'd never get close to someone that is happy to put the condom aside just because they're on prep.

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By *208numeWoman
over a year ago

Navan

This is very helpful and useful health information. There are many dimensions to sexual health care and promoting awareness is very important. The threads about STI testing are also useful and important too. It is good to hear news that access is straightforward and easy for anyone who might need it. Thank you for posting OP.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Being on prep doesn't give you carthe blanche to fuck around with no condoms, I'd be staying clear of someone like that

I agree. I'd also be steering clear of someone like that. Which is why I'm going to be using it with condoms.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"This is very helpful and useful health information. There are many dimensions to sexual health care and promoting awareness is very important. The threads about STI testing are also useful and important too. It is good to hear news that access is straightforward and easy for anyone who might need it. Thank you for posting OP."

You're welcome. The more information we have the better I feel.

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By *ouble Trouble 1000Couple
over a year ago

ireland

Totally agree ,good on you OP

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