I just wanted to update the forum, whoever reads and is in the same situation that I was in. PREP worked for me. Did a 4th generation test 12 weeks post exposure and 8 weeks post exposure. Both came back negative. PREP works if taken correctly within the time frame and good adherence to the 28/30 days course.
Corrections in point 1) It was PEP not Prep.
I did a 4th generation Antigen/Antibody test 18 days after finishing PEP which came back negative. I just wanted to followup on this post so that other users get positive hopes that PEP if taken early after exposure (I took it within 24 hours). I got side effects like Liver and Kidney profile test showed abnormalities, bad dreams, headaches, nausea , feeling of throwing up but I had made it a point, no matter what, I will complete my 28 days course. All of the side effects come and go during the 28 days course but they are in peak for initial few days. Below are the good habits I practiced.
1) No further sexual activities before completion of Prep and never ever take chances of condomless sex. Like NEVER EVER. In a heat of the moment for the 2 seconds of pleasure, one shouldnt compromise on life.
2) I ate good amount of healthy food and drank enough water and juices to hydrate myself throughout the treatment.
3) My families support and prayers helped me ease down the negative thoughts.
4) PEP medications are indeed strong, so for the people who think its a safe option to get away with exposures everytime, please take it once to know what horrible side effects it gives.
5) Life is beautiful only if our health is good. Please avoid risky exposures. They are seriously not worth. STDs spoil our health in generally weakening immune system after repeated exposures.
6) PEP medications often increase Liver and Kidney enzymes and other related abnormalities are seen in the report. Your doctor will ask you to do the test after taking initial doses. How will you understand? Left or right pelvic region pains, feeling of hot rush inside the body, pain under the chest, headaches that are strong, yellowing of eye balls, skin. I was on Lopinavir/Ritonavir and Tinofir (spellings might be incorrect). My doctor gave me lever detox tablets and syrup which resolved the purpose and I was able to continue with this regime. Some doctors will change the line of PEP medications. Whatever it is, not stopping it and taking it correctly everyday is the key to success of PEP. I will do a followup testing after 4 weeks. This is encouraging though.
PEP is very effective. Just don't miss your dose. Test at the timeline CurfewX gave you.
If you get too anxious take a test at 28 days from the date of your last dose with a IV Gen HIV test, your result should be indicative and unlikely to change. You can get a conclusive at 6 weeks.
You do not need to re-start PEP nor will the window period change in any significant way. You still need to test about 6 weeks after your last dose of PEP for your conclusive result.