Descovy

Descovy is used to help treat and control HIV. There is not a Descovy generic drug currently available on the market. On average Descovy is quite expensive, at about $1,895 for a supply of 30, 200 mg-25 mg tablets. However, you can use our free OptionRx coupon card to save significantly on Descovy prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

• Descovy

• Abacavir Sulfate
• Abacavir Sulfate-lamiVUDine
• Abacavir-lamiVUDine-Zidovudine
• Apretude
• Aptivus
• Atazanavir Sulfate
• Atripla
• Biktarvy
• Cabenuva
• Cimduo
• Combivir
• Complera
• Crixivan
• Darunavir
• Delstrigo
• Descovy
• Didanosine
• Dovato
• Edurant
• Efavirenz
• Efavirenz-Emtricitab-Tenofo DF
• Efavirenz-lamiVUDine-Tenofovir
• Emtricitabine
• Emtricitabine-Tenofovir DF
• Emtriva
• Epivir
• Epzicom
• Etravirine
• Evotaz
• Fosamprenavir Calcium
• Fuzeon
• Genvoya
• Intelence
• Invirase
• Isentress
• Isentress HD
• Juluca
• Kaletra
• lamiVUDine
• lamiVUDine-Zidovudine
• Lexiva
• Lopinavir-Ritonavir
• Maraviroc
• Nevirapine
• Nevirapine ER
• Norvir
• Odefsey
• Pifeltro
• Prezcobix
• Prezista
• Rescriptor
• Retrovir
• Reyataz
• Ritonavir
• Rukobia
• Selzentry
• Stavudine
• Stribild
• Sunlenca
• Sustiva
• Symfi
• Symfi Lo
• Symtuza
• Temixys
• Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
• Tivicay
• Tivicay PD
• Triumeq
• Triumeq PD
• Trizivir
• Trogarzo
• Truvada
• Tybost
• Videx
• Videx EC
• Viracept
• Viramune
• Viramune XR
• Viread
• Vitekta
• Vocabria
• Zerit
• Ziagen
• Zidovudine

• Tablet

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is used with other medicines to treat HIV infection. Take all other medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.

Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. If you stop the medicine even briefly, the virus may become harder to treat. Contact your doctor or pharmacist when your supply is running low so you do not run out.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep the medicine in the original bottle.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to emtricitabine or tenofovir, or if you have unknown or positive Hive status.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease (including hepatitis B), or bone problems (including osteoporosis).

Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in your blood)Liver problemsWorsening of hepatitis B infectionKidney problemsLower bone mineral density

If you are using this medicine for Pre-Exposure prophylaxis: You should be confirmed that you are HIV-negative before you start taking this medicine. You and your partner should be tested regularly (for at least 3 months) for Hive. You should also be tested regularly for other sexually transmitted disease, including syphilis or gonorrhea.

Your immune system may get stronger when you take HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. If you stop taking this medicine or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others. Do not reuse or share needles, or other items, that may have blood or body fluids on them.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

There are many medicines that can interact with this medicine. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using, especially any of the following:Acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, gentamicin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, St. John's wort, tipranavir/ritonavir, valacyclovir, or valganciclovirMedicine to treat seizures (including carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)

Do not breastfeed. You can spread HIV or AIDS to your baby through your breast milk.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much acid in your blood)Liver problemsWorsening of hepatitis B infectionKidney problemsLower bone mineral density

Your immune system may get stronger when you take HIV medicines. This could cause a hidden infection in your body to become active. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your health.

This medicine will not keep you from giving HIV to others. Always practice safe sex, even if your partner also has HIV. Do not share needles or other items that may have blood or body fluids on them.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, cloudy urine
• Dark urine or pale stools, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Bone pain
• Fast breathing, trouble breathing, nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, severe weakness, tiredness, or confusion
• Weight gain around your neck, upper back, breast, or waist, moon-shaped face