If you are HIV positive:

• You should know that crystal speeds up the rate of HIV replication.
• Crystal reduces the effectiveness of HIV meds (HAART).
• Some protease inhibitors like Amprenavir (Agenerase) increase the amount of amphetamine in your blood stream, putting you at risk for an overdose.
• The lifestyle connected to crystal use can exhaust your immune system and affect your ability to take medications as prescribed.
• Using crystal may affect your decisions. You may decide not to use condoms. If you have sex without a condom, you are likely to transmit the virus to your partner(s).
• These findings make it even more important for you to take better care of yourself and to reconsider your use of crystal.