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Descovy® is a tablet that contains 2 medicines used to treat infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The 2 medications are called emtricitabine (Emtriva®), and tenofovir alafenamide. Emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide belong to a group called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). Descovy can slow down how soon you will see symptoms of HIV or slow the damage caused by HIV, but it cannot cure HIV infection. Descovy tablets contain 200 mg of emtricitabine, and 25 mg of tenofovir alafenamide.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take Descovy® will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
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If you develop a rash during the first few weeks of therapy and you have 2 or more of these symptoms, stop taking Descovy right away and call your St. Jude doctor or nurse. You should not take Descovy again unless the doctor tells you to do so.
Be sure to discuss all questions and instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.