Descovy Alternatives Compared
| Descovy | Biktarvy | Truvada |
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| Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Biktarvy (bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) | Truvada (emtricitabine / tenofovir) |
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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 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Occupational Exposure, HIV Infection, Nonoccupational Exposure. Truvada 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 Truvada (emtricitabine / tenofovir) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Descovy 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. |
Biktarvy has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 188 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Truvada has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Descovy side effects in more detail. |
See also: Biktarvy side effects in more detail. |
See also: Truvada side effects in more detail. |
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View all Descovy prices and generic prices |
View all Biktarvy prices |
View all Truvada prices |
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Other emtricitabine / tenofovir brands include: AccessPak for HIV PEP Basic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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25.7 hours |
180 hours |
25.7 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 226 drugs are known to interact with Descovy:
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A total of 408 drugs are known to interact with Biktarvy:
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A total of 226 drugs are known to interact with Truvada:
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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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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 04, 2016 |
February 07, 2018 |
August 02, 2004 |
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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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