TRUVADA for PrEP® (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a once-daily prescription medicine for adults and adolescents at risk of HIV who weigh at least 77 pounds. It helps lower the chance of getting HIV through sex. You must be HIV negative before and while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
Ask a healthcare provider about your risk of getting
Tap for Important Safety Information, including important warnings on the risk of drug resistance if you become HIV-positive and only take TRUVADA, and worsening of hepatitis B infection.
Before and while taking TRUVADA for PrEP:
TRUVADA can cause serious side effects:
Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP if you:
Serious side effects of TRUVADA may also include:
Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for PrEP are headache, stomach-area (abdomen) pain, and decreased weight. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.1-800-FDA-1088.
TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a once-daily prescription medicine for adults and adolescents at risk of HIV who weigh at least 77 pounds. It helps lower the chance of getting HIV through sex. You must be HIV negative before and while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
To help determine if TRUVADA for PrEP may be an option for you, talk openly with your healthcare provider about your risk for HIV-1.
Please see Important Facts about TRUVADA for PrEP, including important warnings.
Before and while taking TRUVADA for PrEP:
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