Yes, Descovy is one of several options you can select during your online visit. Felix also offers other medications. Once your prescription is approved by a healthcare practitioner, we’ll deliver your medication in discreet packaging for free. If you’re unsure which is right for you, your Felix medical team can help you decide.
In Canada, Descovy is not available over the counter, so you will always need a prescription from a healthcare practitioner first. If you are seeking a prescription for Descovy, talk to a healthcare practitioner about whether it is the right solution for you.
During your online visit, we’ll ask for information about your health history for the healthcare practitioner to review. Your Felix medical team will use this information to determine safety and potential side effects. Only male assigned at birth patients can take this medication.
Yes. Prior to being prescribed Descovy through Felix, any patient needs to complete initial lab work and regular subsequent tests to make sure it is still safe for them to be taking Descovy. Any patients taking Descovy as PrEP need to complete regular lab work, to make sure it is still safe for them to be taking Descovy as PrEP.
Descovy for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine taken once daily.
The major difference between Truvada and Descovy is the ingredient tenofovir. While both medications contain this ingredient, Descovy uses a newer version of tenofovir. Data suggests that this may lead to fewer side effects on the kidneys and bones compared to Truvada. Hence, Descovy may lower risk for kidney and bone issues. Your healthcare practitioner can help you make the right choice.
We recommend connecting with your Felix healthcare practitioner or insurer who can help you understand coverage.
Only 1% of people on Descovy for PrEP stopped taking it because of side effects. Possible side effects of Descovy include:
Descovy has only been studied for PrEP in people assigned male at birth. Do not take Descovy for PrEP if you have HIV or if you do not know your HIV status. If you’re unsure about your status, your Felix healthcare practitioner can help you decide the right plan for you.
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