Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide User Reviews & Ratings

• Peter
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 16, 2019

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I started taking Descovy in early 2017 and it's been about 2 years. The drug kept my viral load undetectable. I did not experience any side effects at first, but after about 1 to 1.5 years after taking it, I slowly began to experience ache in my joints and bones, and I feel tired waking up in the morning. I also notice that I feel depressed and down pretty much everyday even when I am on vacations and were supposed to feel happy. And now my arms have lost muscle mass, they looking very bony and I can barely lift 20lbs without pains in my joints."

• Justin
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2020

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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."

• Dimutri
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2017

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "Switching from Descovy back to Truvada probably saved my life since it improved my deep existentially depression (which I didn't experience this way since I'm on antidepressant medication since 1995). I was on Genvoya since March 2016 and had 8 months of upper respiratory tract infections: pleuritis, 2 pneumonia episodes, 2 severe middle ear infections, bronchitis, I think sepsis, because of candida, because of 4 times antibiotics (Augmentin/amoxicillin), constant fluconazole use and later resistance to it by another candida (glabrata), then oral amfotericine B, but still have a green/brown stinking plaque on my tongue, nothing is being done by my first and second opinion doctors, I'm now going to Nijmegen for the candida expertise center."

• Adam
• July 8, 2018

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I was on truvada for a number of years and was switched to Descovy in August 2017 at first all was fine but after a couple of months I became unwell, feeling like I have a constant cold, not getting good sleep only able to sleep for four hours being woken up with pounding in my head a very fast heart beat, my head feels foggy and severe sweating, and legs feel cold to touch. I read the leaflet which came with my Descovy but it doesn’t mention my symptoms so then I did some research and looked at Descovy on a site called medbroadcast.com and sure enough it mentions all my symptoms as Descovy side effects, going to see my HIV consultant tomorrow and taking back all my Descovy as they have totally ruined my summer, I suggest to anyone going to start Descovy please do your research and don’t just read the leaflet or take your Doctors word !"

• Strate...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2021

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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."

• Kenny
• March 11, 2018

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I have been on descovy for two weeks. I actually feel better than when I was taking travada. My kidney function is better...my mind seems clearer and I don't feel as doped up....if that makes sense. I can feel my own skin again... I guess less toxic. So far...it's good."

• Anonim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2022

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "About the first month of taking everything was fine, but now I started to feel a strong pain under the right shoulder blade, at first I thought it was not from the therapy, but now I see that it is from it. I will change."

• MyW
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2023

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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."

• jbhar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 8, 2023

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I have taken Descovy for 10 years now. I originally started talking Truvada and Kaletra, but that combination caused serious GI issues and major lipodistophy complications. My ID doctor switched me to Descovy and the GI issues lessened. I still had diarrhea, but that was expected. I was then given Tivacay instead of Kaletra and the GI symptoms were much less severe. I no longer had nausea or severe cramping that was present with the previous dog combination. I'll be honest, diarrhea has been a constant battle for me and I do know that it's a symptom of the HIV medications. Last year, I allowed my health insurance to lapse and went without my HIV medication for a couple of months. My bowel movements returned to what was my body's normal before I started taken HIV medications. For me, it's a trade-off that I will take everytime since it affords me the ability to have a semi-normal sex life, well, as normal a sex life that a 51 year old gay meth user can have."

• 1...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2022

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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."

• Flori...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2018

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I had TERRIBLE insomnia with this medication. The EMTRICITABINE in this medication has an Incidence of insomnia in adults of 5% to 16%. Plus it made me groggy in the morning."

• lopiy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 6, 2024

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "No side effects. No cost. Peace of mind with taking it."

• tele
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2023

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for HIV Infection "I have experienced mood swings, not sleeping well, pressure under my rib cage, and coughing. Keeps the viral load undetectable but has too many side effects for me."

• botto...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 4, 2023

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis "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."