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Truvada helps prevent HIV infection in high-risk individuals.
- One tablet should be taken daily for best protection.
- It can significantly reduce the risk of getting HIV
What is Truvada?
Truvada is a PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication that helps prevent HIV. You can take it to reduce the chance of getting HIV if you’re at high risk of being exposed to it.
Truvada is recommended for people who are high risk for HIV, like those who have partners with HIV, have regular unprotected sex or have sex with partners with an unknown HIV status.
There’s also a type called ‘Generic PrEP’, which is the generic version of the medicine, but contains the same active ingredients as the branded (called Truvada).
What does Truvada treat?
HIV is a condition which can be transmitted from person to person via bodily fluids such as blood, semen or anal and vaginal fluid. If you have unprotected sex or share a needle with someone who has HIV, you could be at risk of transmission.
There is still no cure for HIV, but there are safe, effective PrEP medications like Truvada to help if you are at risk of being exposed to the virus.
What is Truvada used to treat? HIV uses an enzyme called reverse transcriptase to multiply itself. Truvada is taken to suppress this, meaning the virus finds it more difficult to replicate.
It can only be taken by you if you are HIV negative. If you are HIV positive, there are different treatment pathways to explore.
How does Truvada work?
Truvada contains two main active ingredients: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil [1]
. They make it tricky for the virus to replicate in the body. Truvada works in a similar way to drugs used to treat HIV-positive patients.
It’s only recommended for use if you’ve had exposure to HIV but have tested HIV negative.
It’s important to have Truvada blood tests at a GUM clinic before you take the medication to ensure you’re HIV negative. You’ll also need a test periodically whilst you’re taking it, to make sure that the treatment is working for you.
Treated trusted sources:
- medicines.org.uk. (n.d.). Truvada film-coated tablets – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – (emc). [online]
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How to take Truvada
Always take Truvada as directed by your prescriber. One tablet a day should be taken with food, and you should take it at the same time every day. Different dosages might be prescribed depending on whether you’re an adolescent or an adult.
It’s important to know how to take PrEP Truvada if you forget a dose, too. If you remember within 12 hours, take it and carry on with your next dose as normal. If it’s longer than 12 hours, skip the dose and continue with your next one at the right time the following day.
How effective is Truvada?
You might be wondering about the effectiveness of Truvada as a PrEP treatment.
In a clinical study undertaken by NICE[1]
, it was found that “Truvada reduced the relative risk of acquiring HIV infection by between 44% and 86% compared with placebo or no prophylaxis” in HIV negative individuals who had sexual encounters with HIV positive people.
What to do with your missed Truvada doses
Don’t panic if you miss a dose or forget to take it at the right time.
If it’s within twelve hours of your usual time, take the tablet with food, when you remember. If it’s longer than twelve hours, skip the dose and carry on as normal the next day.
Treated trusted sources:
- NICE 2016 Pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV in adults at high risk: Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil)
How we source info.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
Truvada isn’t suitable for everyone, and there are some things that you need to be aware of when taking it.
Here’s all the official info on it. If anything is unclear, let our clinician know, and they can talk with you about it.
FAQ: Truvada
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Generic Prep vs. Truvada
Can Truvada be taken with other antivirals?
Truvada can be taken successfully in combination with other antiviral medications, such as Descovy. You might find that when you’re discussing Truvada vs Descovy as treatment options, one works better than the other. It might be a combination of both is more suitable.
If you’d like to chat about changing your treatment or switching from Truvada to Descovy, then speak to your clinician to discuss the best options for you.
What Truvada dose is right for me?
Your PrEP dose can be different depending on your age, and your weight and any pre-existing health conditions you have.
You can discuss your dosage of Truvada for PrEP with your clinician.
Does Truvada prevent HIV?
Whilst you take Truvada for PrEP, you should continue to take all necessary precautions, such as using condoms and getting tested regularly.
What are ingredients are in Truvada?
You can choose from branded Truvada and generic PrEP. Both contain the same active Truvada contents but may come in a different tablet size and shape, or in different packaging.
Is Truvada available over the counter?
Before starting the treatment, and periodically during, you’ll need to have blood tests at your local GUM clinic to ensure you’re still testing negative for HIV.
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