What Are The Side Effects Of Emtricitabine

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Emtricitabine (Emtriva)

What Is Emtricitabine? Emtricitabine (Emtriva) is a drug used for antiretroviral therapy (ART). It is manufactured by Gilead Sciences. Generic versions have been tentatively approved under PEPFAR (see Fact Sheet 475 ). Emtricitabine is also known as FTC. Emtricitabine is also active against hepatitis B. Emtricitabine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or nuke. These drugs block the reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme...

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Side effects of Emtricitabine - BY

Although i do not have HIV, i'm a Hep B carrier, and i do know Emtricitabine is a drug that can be used for both (?)I would really want to know the known side effects of those who consume emtricitabine, and the nature/task of this drug.And how...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Emtricitabine is generally very well tolerated, and most who take it don't have significant side effects. I share your concern about long term side effects and complications; since the drug is still in development, we really cannot yet predict... Read more »

emtricitabine, tenofovir, efavirenz first line offensive

I use the term "first line offensive" with strong conviction to anyone considering beginning treatment. I was diagnosed HIV positive in April of 2003 and suspect having been HIV positive for some time prior to that given the last time I...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your thoughtful post.The combination of tenofovir (Viread)/ emtricitabine (Emtriva)/ efavirenz (Sustiva) is a newer low pill count option for first line treatment of HIV. While there aren't any formally presented studies on the combo,... Read more »

Coviracil (FTC, emtricitabine)

What can you tell us about Coviracil (FTC, emtricitabine) and its role in treating coinfected people. I know its under FDA approval, when should it be approved, how can I get it now, and are there any clinical trials? Coviracil (FTC, emtricitabine)...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

FTC is quite active against HBV, more so than 3TC. However it is not active against 3TC resistant virus either HIV or HBV. It is given once per day which is an advantage too. It is nearing FDA approval so it is not readily available. You can try the... Read more »

truvada side effects

Dear Doctor,My doctor recommended I take Truvada (due to me burping a lot when taking Combivir ). I would like to know what side effects Truvada has - long term and short term. My CD4 is 460. My viral load is <50. Thank you. truvada side effects...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Truvada is made up of 2 components: tenofovir and emtricitabine. The emtricitabine is much like the lamivudine part of the Combivir. If you tolerate one, you tolerate the other, and the side effect profile is really good to begin with. The... Read more »

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Tenofovir/Emtricitabine PreP Shows Protective Effect

In late November, investigators released eagerly awaited data from the iPrEx trial showing that pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) using tenofovir plus emtricitabine (the drugs in the Truvada combination pill) can help prevent HIV infection. A... Read more »

Complera (Rilpivirine + Emtricitabine + Tenofovir)

What Is Complera? Who Should Take Complera? Who Should Not Take Complera? What About Drug Resistance? How Is Complera Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does Complera React With Other Drugs? What Is Complera? Complera is a... Read more »

Truvada (Tenofovir + Emtricitabine)

What Is Truvada? Who Should Take Truvada? What About Drug Resistance? How Is Truvada Taken? What Are the Side Effects? How Does Truvada React With Other Drugs? What Is Truvada? Truvada is a pill that contains two drugs used to fight... Read more »

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Performs Better Than Abacavir/Lamivudine in Subgroup of Antiretroviral-Naive, HIV-Infected Individuals

What For HIV-infected individuals starting antiretroviral therapy (ART), it has been unclear which of two commonly used drug combinations is safer and more effective: abacavir plus lamivudine or tenofovir plus emtricitabine. Now, the first... Read more »

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Going on Meds

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I have been POS for a year or so and my doc now says it is time for me to go onto meds. I am looking for some friendly advice on 2 issues: (1) I assume I will have some side effects from the drugs and may have to take time off work but dont want to... Read more »

For those on the Atripla regimen

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I am giving a URL for a very interesting and complete drug interactions database. If you are on Atripla, and are on or will be needing to take any medication for any reason, you can type it's name in the search and see if there is a known... Read more »

Hey folks - Bummed out and need your help!

Posted by RayZ, 3 Replies

Hey-Been using this site for a long time, but never posted before. I have been POZ since 1987, which was contracted in 1984. And, I am still here!!

I have been on EVERY antiviral drug approved by the FDA. Recently, I had to change my meds because... Read more »

What should I think?

Posted by motherinlaw, 9 Replies

I will try not to make this too long...my son called yesterday and told me his wife was not doing well. My HIV negative son and three HIV negative grandchildren may soon lose their HIV positive wife and mother.
My son and daughter-in-law seem not to... Read more »

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