Which is better Truvada vs tenofovir?

Compared to Descovy, Truvada has been shown to have more adverse effects on kidney function and bone density. It also comes in higher strengths of the tenofovir prodrug TDF: 300 mg, 250 mg, 200 mg, and 100 mg.

Is Tenofovir the same as Truvada?

Emtricitabine/tenofovir, sold under the brand name Truvada among others, is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS. It contains the antiretroviral medications emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil.

Does tenofovir treat HIV?

Tenofovir is an antiviral medicine. It is prescribed for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. It slows the progress of HIV infection, but it is not a cure. HIV destroys cells in the body, called CD4 T cells.

Does Truvada cause weight gain?

Truvada did not affect the participants’ lean body mass. Both those in the Truvada and placebo groups experienced weight gain, although those who received the study drug saw less weight gain through week 72 of follow-up. This difference was a result of less fat gain among those in the Truvada group.

What is the best PrEP medication?

There are two medications approved for use as PrEP: Truvada® and Descovy®.

• Truvada® is for all people at risk through sex or injection drug use.
• Descovy® is for people at risk through sex, except for people assigned female at birth who are at risk of getting HIV from vaginal sex.

Can you substitute Descovy or Truvada?

Currently, Truvada and Descovy are the only FDA approved medications for PrEP. But there are some significant differences in their formulation. Therefore, these medications are not interchangeable, nor are they prescribed to the same types of patients.

Which PrEP is best?

One study comparing Truvada to Descovy showed equal efficacy. Taking Truvada daily is at least 74% effective at preventing HIV from injection drug use. Both medicines have very low rates of side effects overall.

Is Truvada enough for Pep?

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) as the drug of choice for HIV PEP therapy. PEP therapy is indicated for nonoccupational exposure (eg, patients who were sexually assaulted, injection drug users).

Why would you take emtricitabine tenofovir?

Emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Emtricitabine and tenofovir is a combination medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Does tenofovir suppress the immune system?

The antiretroviral (ARV) drug tenofovir (found in Viread, Truvada and Atripla) might calm the immune system in people with HIV and make them less susceptible to other infections, according to a study published online April 5 in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.

What does Tenofovir do to the body?

Tenofovir is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life.