A Nigerian nurse has shared a video showing a skin reaction she says one of her colleagues developed after receiving lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection, while stressing that the experience should not discourage others from using the medication.
According to the nurse, the affected colleague began experiencing the reaction shortly after taking the injection. She, however, emphasized that adverse reactions vary from person to person and do not mean everyone who receives the medication will experience similar side effects.
To support her point, the nurse revealed that both she and her roommate had also taken the injection without experiencing any complications.
She explained that, like many medications, lenacapavir can cause side effects or uncommon adverse reactions in some individuals, making proper medical supervision essential.
The nurse advised anyone who notices unusual symptoms after receiving the injection to promptly report them to the healthcare provider or facility where it was
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