Thrice-weekly trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is an effective and well-tolerated regimen for the simultaneous primary prophylaxis of P. carinii pneumonia and toxoplasmosis in patients infected with HIV. Twice-weekly dapsone-pyrimethamine appears to be a safe and effective alternative.
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