Descovy Alternatives Compared
| Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) |
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| Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV Infection. Descovy 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 HIV Infection. Dovato may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | More about Dovato (dolutegravir / lamivudine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descovy has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Biktarvy has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 218 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Dovato has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 49 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
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25.7 hours |
180 hours |
19 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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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 244 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:
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A total of 441 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with Dovato:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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April 04, 2016 |
February 07, 2018 |
April 08, 2019 |
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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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