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PEP after Protected Sex

Hello,  I recently had sex with an ex.  It was protected however, as he was pulling out the condom slipped off.  It wasn't really comfortable and pleasurable for me so we stopped.  I asked him if he climaxed and he said that he didnt, but I dont know whether I want to believe that or not.  It was able to be pulled out, as it was still visible from the outside.  I do not believe that the condom broke, but I really couldnt tell.  I was worried that some of his fluids (if any) that were in the condom - or if the condom broke - were inside of me.  Another thing that worries me about this entire thing is that I dont know his status and these days you really cant rely on someone to be honest if you ask the "do you have any STDs/STIs" question.  With all of my worrying I decided to go to the urgent care center to get PEP.  A little over 48 hours later I got the prescription and began taking the medication.  Im currently on day one of the prescription 27 more to go (although they gave me a full 30 day prescription).  I really dont like the side effects that I have.  Should I continue on PEP?  How great of a risk do you think this event was, assuming that he was positive? (I really dont know, just seeing the worst outcome)
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Understand I'm not a doctor as I reply here.
If the condom was partially out when he exited it sounds like his head was covered during the sex and that the condom should have collected any possible fluids that would have the potential of carrying hiv.
Never experienced it but it is said condom breaks are obvious.
It sounds as if you were protected from possible hiv infection and pep isn't warranted.

To continue pep is between you and your Dr.
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