Descovy is just as and equally effective as Truvada and both work great to prevent HIV transmission.
Truvada is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Descovy is tenofovir alafenamide.
A 30 day supply of Descovy costs $2,328.52 or $77.62 per unit and health insurance should cover the cost of Descovy if you have health insurance.
Descovy is an HIV antiviral medication that treats infections of HIV and reduces the risk of HIV infection.
However Descovy does not cure HIV or AIDS, however combinations of drugs which treat HIV infections can slow disease progress and prolong life.
DESCOVY for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a once-daily prescription medicine for adults and adolescents at risk of HIV.
It helps lower the chances of getting HIV through sex.
When taking Descovy seek medical help right away if you have any serious symptoms, including: unexplained weight loss, severe tiredness, muscle aches/weakness that doesn't go away, headaches that are severe or don't go away, joint pain, numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs, vision changes, signs of infection (such as fever, chills.
Descovy is PrEP designed for HIV negative at-risk adults and adolescents.
Descovy works differently on renal tissue than it does on vaginal tissue, so it is prescribed to cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men.
Most side effects of Descovy are mild and short-lived.
They typically get better with treatment or after you stop taking the Descovy.
In rare cases, Descovy might cause liver damage or kidney failure that could be long term.
If you're concerned about long-term side effects from taking Descovy, talk with your doctor.
Descovy is not for everyone though.
Descovy is not for use in people assigned female at birth who are at risk of getting HIV from vaginal sex, because its effectiveness has not been studied.
You must be HIV-negative before and while taking DESCOVY for PrEP.