Common side effects for DESCOVY
The results were analyzed when everyone had been in the study for at least 2 years (~96 weeks). At that point, common side effects† were:
| DESCOVY | TRUVADA | |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5% | 6% |
| Nausea | 4% | 5% |
| Headache | 2% | 2% |
| Fatigue | 2% | 3% |
| Stomach Discomfort‡ | 2% | 3% |
* TRUVADA (emtricitabine 200 mg/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) tablets.
† Common side effects include any reported in 2% or more of study participants taking DESCOVY for PrEP.
‡ Stomach discomfort can mean abdominal or gastrointestinal pain or discomfort.
These are not the only possible side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.