What medication should not be taken with Odefsey?

What medication should not be taken with Odefsey?

You should not take Odefsey if you are allergic to emtricitabine, rilpivirine, or tenofovir. Do not take Odefsey with other medicines that also contain emtricitabine, rilpivirine, tenofovir, adefovir, or lamivudine.

What medications should not be taken with Descovy?

Potential Drug Interactions Descovy should not be taken with certain anticonvulsants (including carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin), Aptivus/Norvir, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, or St. John’s wort. Can be used with hepatitis C drugs such as Epclusa, Harvoni, or Zepatier.

What are the side effects of Odefsey?

Common side effects of Odefsey include:

• depressive disorders (depressed mood, depression, general unease, mood changes, negative thoughts, suicide attempts, suicidal ideation),
• insomnia,
• headache,
• nausea,
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• abdomincal pain,
• rash,

What happens if you stop taking Odefsey?

If you stop taking Odefsey without starting an HIV ARV combo replacement, the HIV virus can start to grow and harm your immune system. If you also happen to have hepatitis B, this virus may also flare up and harm your liver.

Does Odefsey cause neuropathy?

Paresthesia and peripheral neuropathy (including peripheral neuritis and neuropathy) have been reported in at least 5% of therapy-experienced or therapy-naive patients treated with emtricitabine or tenofovir DF.

Can you take Descovy on an empty stomach?

Truvada (TDF/FTC): Best taken with food, but can be taken on an empty stomach. Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide): Take with or without food.

When should I stop taking Descovy?

If you notice symptoms of lactic acidosis, stop taking Descovy right away. If your symptoms are mild, talk with your doctor as soon as possible. If your symptoms develop rapidly or are severe, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

Does Odefsey cause kidney problems?

Odefsey may lead to new or worsening kidney problems, though this risk is lower compared with those using Complera. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with Odefsey. Odefsey may lead to bone problems, though this risk is lower compared with those using Complera.

What is the difference between Truvada and Descovy?

The difference between Truvada and Descovy is in the form of tenofovir contained in each product. Descovy contains a newer form of tenofovir called tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and Truvada contains the original form of tenofovir as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).

Does Odefsey cause insomnia?

Possible side effects include trouble sleeping (insomnia), headache and nausea. Odefsey may lead to new or worsening kidney problems, though this risk is lower compared with those using Complera. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your kidneys before and during treatment with Odefsey.

Can you take emtricitabine and rilpivirine at the same time?

Do not breast-feed while you take emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems.

Which is worse for liver emtricitabine or tenofovir?

Rarely, emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide may cause a swollen liver and a buildup of acid in the blood. Sometimes, this may be deadly. The risk may be higher in women, in overweight people, and in people who have taken drugs like this one for a long time.

What to do if you are allergic to emtricitabine?

If you are allergic to emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide; any part of emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

What are the side effects of tenofovir alafenamide?

This medicine interacts with many other drugs. The chance of emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide’s side effects may be raised or how well emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide works may be lowered. The chance of the other drugs’ side effects may also be raised.