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What Are The Side Effects Of Truvada Tablets?

My doctor recently prescribed me Truvada as a PrEP, which I just started today. Throughout the day I have experienced various side effect symptoms, such as a slight headache, weakness, fatigue. However, overall, the most persistent symptom I have been experiencing is an itching/tingling/slight burning in my face and lips, even somewhat of my scalp. Is it normal to experience side effects when starting treatment, as if my body is adjusting to the medication, or is this a signal that I may not be compatible with Truvada.
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir. Some Truvada side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear, for your persistent symptom I think you're sensitive to it. You may take for itching Loratadine 10 mg once daily for five days. If this persists please see a doctor.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Truvada Tablets?

Dear, Truvada contains a combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir. Some Truvada side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear, for your persistent symptom I think you re sensitive to it. You may take for itching Loratadine 10 mg once daily for five days. If this persists please see a doctor. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at I Find This Answer Helpful too . Please, write a review about your experience with me.