Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV User Reviews

• Cla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2024

"Too bad you can't take this drug on demand like Truvada. This one makes me sick, I feel nausea, stomach pain, liver inflamed, abdominal pain, and discomfort, and after a few weeks, I start to feel depressed and mood changes."

• s_k...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2024

"The first night I had some vivid nightmares. Mildly loose stools for a couple of days. My mood started to shift, and within 7 days, I was having negative thoughts and feeling depressed. I skipped a dose on Day 8 and felt better. I restarted it on Day 9 and felt depression again. I've since stopped after 10 days and am feeling much better. I believe it was Descovy causing this... perhaps because my liver, endocrine system, or brain chemistry is sensitive? It's unfortunate, but that's my experience."

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

"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 and 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."

• Jus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2020

"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 a mountain bike ten miles a week, still enter rodeo events, take week-long kayak trips."

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

"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."

• wro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2024

"I've been on Descovy for almost a year now and have had a positive experience. No side effects so far, and I've been consistent with daily dosing. Regular testing every 3 months as recommended. My insurance covers the cost, and it gets shipped right to my door. I highly recommend Descovy for PrEP."

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

"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

"I have been taking Descovy for about 6 months after switching from Truvada. It has no side effects like Truvada did, and it's a much smaller pill."

• lop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 6, 2024

"No side effects. No cost. Peace of mind with taking it."

• hey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2024

"Just started, so no issues. I have not faced any of the initial side effects. Remembering to take the medication is the hardest part as of yet."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2025

"It’s been great so far, with no noticeable side effects. I’m pleased and impressed with this medication!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2023

"I have experienced digestive issues, abdominal pain, and breakouts on my face and elsewhere. I haven’t had dry spots or pimples in years."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 30, 2024

"Dosage 200 mg/25 mg. Taken as PrEP. Once a day in the morning. I’ve experienced no side effects."

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

"This drug is wonderful. It has helped keep me and my partners safe."