Truvada is a combination antiretroviral medication made of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate used to treat HIV. They work by preventing the multiplication of the virus and increase the number of CD4 (white blood cells) cells in the body. Its common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, depression, rash, etc.
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What are the chances of contracting HIV if a condom breaks?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old heterosexual male. I am HIV negative with no known STD. I always have safe sex. I always have very safe sex with girls who are not sex workers. But may have casual sex with others. Generally, I would imagine that they too would be practicing safe sex with their regul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An unsafe sex increases the chance of contracting STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) as well as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). As you mentioned that the status of your partners are mostly not known, so this puts you in risk of contracting STD or HIV if you get in... Read Full »
Can I start with PEP or Truvada though I had a safe, protected sex with a sex worker 60 hours back?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with a sex worker 60 hours back. The condom did not break or slip but as an extra measure can I start with PEP or Truvada since I feel slightly anxious. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to extend a helping hand to you. If you had protected sex, then no need to start with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). As a precautionary measure, you can take a venereal disease research laboratory test (VDRL) test and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)... Read Full »
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