Descovy

Alternate Name: Descovy

Description: 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 LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Descovy prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiretroviral Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 200-25 MG

Warnings: 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.

Food Warnings: 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.