Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir

If you've ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse after you stop using this medicine. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to antiviral medicines that contain emtricitabine or tenofovir (such as Atripla, Complera, Emtriva, Descovy, Genvoya, Odefsey, Stribild, or Truvada).

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Biktarvy. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you also use:

• dofetilide; or

• rifampin.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease (especially cirrhosis or hepatitis B); or

• kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. HIV can be passed to your baby if you are not properly treated during pregnancy. Take all of your HIV medicines to control your infection. Your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of Biktarvy on the baby.

Women with HIV or AIDS should not breast feed a baby. Even if your baby is born without HIV, the virus may be passed to the baby in your breast milk.

Biktarvy is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Certain antacids, laxatives, or buffered medicines can make Biktarvy much less effective when taken at the same time. Take your Biktarvy dose on an empty stomach, 2 hours before you take any of these other medicines.

Many drugs can affect Biktarvy. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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