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Yes, Truvada is one of several options you can select during your online visit. Felix also offers other brand name and generic 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, Truvada 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 Truvada, 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.
Yes. Prior to being prescribed Truvada 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 Truvada. Any patients taking Truvada as PrEP need to complete regular lab work, to make sure it is still safe for them to be taking Truvada as PrEP.
Truvada for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a prescription medicine taken once daily.
Daily use of Truvada is as equally effective as Descovy.
Truvada is equally as effective as Descovy. 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 is significantly lower risk for kidney and bone issues. Your Felix clinician healthcare practitioner can help you make the right choice.
Most major insurers cover Truvada in Canada. We recommend connecting with your Felix practitioner or insurer who can help you understand coverage.
Only 2% of people on Truvada for PrEP stopped taking it because of side effects. Possible side effects of Truvada include:
Truvada can also potentially lead to a decrease in kidney, liver, and bone health for patients with certain conditions.
Do not take Truvada for PrEP if you have HIV or if you do not know your HIV status. Your Felix healthcare practitioner can help you decide the right plan for you.
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