Truvada is once daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV.
What is Truvada?
Commonly known as PrEP, Truvada helps people who are HIV negative by preventing them from contracting the HIV virus if they are exposed. Truvada or Descovy for PrEP is available to everyone who might be of risk exposure through sex. It is available at no cost and by prescription only in all 50 states including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Truvada is manufactured by Gilead Sciences, inc. and was approved for HIV prevention in 2012 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Truvada can be taken by everyone over 77lbs. A generic version of Truvada was approved by the FDA in 2017
The Benefits:
Regular Testing
In order to be on PrEP, you must receive quarterly HIV and STI testing in order for be sure of your continued HIV negative status. The good thing about this is that all follow up testing is done free of charge. Keeping you and your partners safe from HIV and other STIs
Multiple Options
There are two FDA approved medications for PrEP: Truvada and Descovy. Based on your needs, your healthcare provider will help you decide which is best for you. Both Truvada and Descovy are equally effective at preventing HIV, but depending on your medical history one may be more suitable for you than the other. A licensed physician can help you with this.
It’s Affordable
PrEP, is available totally free in all 50 states (including D.C. and Puerto Rico). There are options for care in many ways, whether at home or through a visit to your doctor. Though, it has become more popular to get free PrEP from services like MISTR which prescribe PrEP online and deliver it right to your door. All required STI and HIV testing is done from the comfort of your home with no needles and no doctors.
Truvada is can be taken by adults and adolescents who weight at least 77 pounds. You must HIV negative before you start taking Truvada for PrEP. Please consult with a licensed physician before taking Truvada.