Atripla Alternatives Compared
| Atripla | Biktarvy | Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide |
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| Atripla (efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir) | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Nonoccupational Exposure, HIV Infection, Occupational Exposure. Atripla may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Biktarvy is a combination tablet that contains three antiviral agents which may be used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children weighing more than 25kg (55lb). It is generally well-tolerated and the... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infection. emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Atripla (efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir) | More about Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Atripla has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 106 ratings on Drugs.com. 91% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 191 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Atripla side effects in more detail. |
See also: Biktarvy side effects in more detail. |
See also: emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide side effects in more detail. |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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55 hours |
180 hours |
25.7 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 821 drugs are known to interact with Atripla:
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A total of 415 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 229 drugs are known to interact with emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 12, 2006 |
February 07, 2018 |
April 04, 2016 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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