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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention medication. People who are HIV negative can take PrEP to reduce their risk of getting HIV.
Currently, Red Door only prescribes PrEP to certain individuals. Call the clinic at 612-543-5555 if you want to discuss starting PrEP. If Red Door isn’t the right fit, our staff can help connect you with other local PrEP providers. You can also find a directory of PrEP providers at PrepLocator.org.
PrEP only provides protection against HIV. To decrease your chances of contracting or transmitting other STIs (sexually transmitted infections), you can wear condoms and other barriers, use lubricant, get tested regularly, and communicate with your partner(s).
PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV. Studies have shown that when PrEP is taken daily, it reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% and by at least 74% from needle sharing. Read more about PrEP effectiveness.,
For receptive anal sex (bottoming), oral PrEP (the pill form) is fully effective after about 7 days of daily use. For receptive vaginal sex and injection drug use, PrEP is fully effective after about 21 days of daily use.
There is currently no data on the timeline for reaching full effectiveness for people engaging in insertive anal sex (topping) or insertive vaginal sex. Talk with your provider for further guidance.
You can take PrEP as long as you want to protect yourself from HIV. It’s perfectly safe to stop taking the medication at any time. If you decide to re-start later, we’ll help get you back on PrEP.
PrEP is for everyone! We encourage anyone who is HIV negative and thinks they’re at risk to discuss PrEP with their trusted provider.
PrEP is strongly encouraged for anyone who:
Red Door prescribes PrEP to populations most disproportionately impacted by HIV. Call the clinic at 612-543-5555 if you want to discuss starting PrEP.
If Red Door isn’t the right fit, our staff can help connect you with other local PrEP providers. You can find a directory of PrEP providers at PrepLocator.org.
Most people pay little or nothing for PrEP, and insurance plans usually cover the medication. If you are uninsured, our PrEP Navigators can help you explore options.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a medication for people who don’t have HIV but may have been exposed to it within the last 72 hours. PEP appointments are available during regular clinic hours.
The sooner you see a provider for PEP the better, since PEP is most effective when taken closest to the time of exposure. If you need PEP outside of our regular business hours, reach out to your primary care doctor or contact another provider who can help you sooner.
Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.