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Once you’re back on treatment, taking it as prescribed is one of the most important things you can do to treat your HIV. No matter what got in the way of your HIV treatment, a conversation with your healthcare provider can guide you through next steps.
If you’re having concerns about taking your HIV medicines, talk openly with your healthcare provider and any other health professionals who support you. Your healthcare provider is committed to being your partner in health. They know you and they know how to treat HIV-1.
Talk to your healthcare provider about anything that’s stopping you from staying on treatment so that you can work together to determine the best path forward for you. Start by downloading our Doctor Discussion Guide.
BIKTARVY is the first and only, once-daily, single pill to receive an additional FDA approval for use in people with HIV restarting treatment, when appropriate.
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Make treatment part of your daily routine. Be consistent about when you take your treatment and set a reminder in your phone. Ask your pharmacy to help you set up automatic refills for your prescription.
Join a support group. In addition to family and friends, there are HIV support groups. They can help people living with HIV share experiences and perspectives, reduce stigma, and manage feelings of isolation or depression.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If something unexpected happens that makes it harder to keep up with treatment, reach out to your HIV care team. They want to help you overcome any obstacles to treatment.
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about BIKTARVY.
Helpful tips about BIKTARVY, including when and how to take it.
Whether you’re just starting to think about getting back on treatment or you’re ready to begin again, know that there are many healthcare professionals out there who want to support you, such as:
These professionals often work with many people living with HIV and are trained to help guide you through the process of re-entering HIV care. Talk to them openly about the reasons you may have stopped treatment.
Resources are available to help you restart HIV treatment.
When you’re ready, they may be able to help you find a healthcare provider to see if restarting on BIKTARVY is right for you.
Download this guide to help you make the most of your next conversation with your healthcare provider.
Download this brochure to learn more about BIKTARVY.
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BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 31 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who have received HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines, and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 31 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who have received HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines, and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects:
Do not take BIKTARVY if you take:
Serious side effects of BIKTARVY may also include:
The most common side effects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%). Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or don’t go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Important Facts about BIKTARVY, including important warnings.
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 31 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who have received HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines, and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
BIKTARVY may cause serious side effects:
Do not take BIKTARVY if you take:
Serious side effects of BIKTARVY may also include:
The most common side effects of BIKTARVY in clinical studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%). Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or don’t go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Important Facts about BIKTARVY, including important warnings.
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children who weigh at least 31 pounds. It can either be used in people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or people who have received HIV-1 medicines in the past, or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines, and whose healthcare provider determines they meet certain requirements.
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
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