Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis User Reviews
Brand names: Descovy
Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews for the treatment of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.
- Strate...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 30, 2021
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "After 7 weeks of absolute torture, I am taking myself off this med. Daily puking for the 1st week. Intermittent vomiting episodes have persisted the entire time. Excessive flatulence occurs randomly throughout each day. My hands hand feet are always cold, I have muscle cramps, foamy urine and am constantly lethargic and irritable. I am, by nature, a very promiscuous person. Until I took this drug, that is. For me, it was an abstinence drug, as I couldn't fathom having sex most of the time I was taking this. Would not recommend. I understand that a certain percentage of users will experience side effects. Well, I had them all."
- MyW
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 1, 2023
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Descovy has been really amazing. I have not experienced any side effects even though I am an AFAB. The pill is just the right size for me and has made me feel empowered and in control of my body and sexual choices."
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- Truvada vs Descovy: How do they compare for HIV and PrEP?
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- 1...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 29, 2022
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I was on Truvada for a long time. But it had side effects that affected my liver. Lipids were always high. MD switched to Descovy, no reactions and my lipids were normal."
- Jon
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 18, 2020
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I have been taking Descovy for about 6 months after switching from Truvada. It has no side effects like Truvada did and its a much smaller pill."
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- lopiy
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 6, 2024
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "No side effects. No cost. Peace of mind with taking it."
- botto...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 4, 2023
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "This drug is wonderful. It has helped keep me and my partners safe."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 24, 2023
Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "I have experienced digestive issues, abdominal pain, and breakouts on my face and elsewhere in places. I haven’t had dry spots or pimples in years."
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Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) "Switched to Descovy six months ago after using Truvada for four years. I have experienced no side effects from either drug, and it is a smaller pill to swallow. I'm 68 years old and very healthy and physically active. Ride mountain bike ten miles a week, still enter rodeo events, take week long kayak trips."