If you stop taking your HIV medication you can become detectable again.

A person diagnosed with HIV today who is in ongoing care and treatment can live a long, healthy life. Antiretrovirals (ARVs), the medications used to treat HIV, lower the amount of virus in the body. The goal is to reduce them to a level that is undetectable according to standard lab tests. In addition to keeping you healthy, taking ARVs as prescribed also prevents the spread of the virus to others. A production of Together Greater Than, an informational campaign about HIV, other STIs and related issues. This information is shared for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for any personal health decisions. TRANSCRIPT: HIV undetectable means that the virus is so low in your body that you are no longer able to transmit the HIV virus to your partner or partners. You can get to undetectable status by taking your medication as prescribed by your provider. For a person who's living with HIV, that means not only keeping me from not transmitting the virus but my immune system is working like it should. If you stop taking the medication, you can become detectable again. So if you keep up with your treatment regimen, you can stay undetectable. 7/15/2025