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IMPORTANT FACTS FOR BIKTARVY®
This is only a brief summary of important information about BIKTARVY and does not (bik-TAR-vee)
replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and your treatment.

MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BIKTARVY POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF BIKTARVY
BIKTARVY may cause serious side e ects, including: BIKTARVY may cause serious side e ects, including:
` Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If you ` Those in the “Most Important Information About
have both HIV-1 and HBV, your HBV may suddenly BIKTARVY” section.
get worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do not ` Changes in your immune system. Your immune
stop taking BIKTARVY without first talking to your system may get stronger and begin to fight infections.
healthcare provider, as they will need to check Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new
your health regularly for several months. symptoms after you start taking BIKTARVY.
` Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your
ABOUT BIKTARVY
healthcare provider should do blood and urine tests to
BIKTARVY is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription check your kidneys. If you develop new or worse kidney
medicine used to treat HIV-1 in adults and children problems, they may tell you to stop taking BIKTARVY.
who weigh at least 55 pounds. It can either be used in ` Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis),
people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can
people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away
and whose healthcare provider determines they meet if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired
certain requirements. than usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath or
BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS. HIV-1 is the fast breathing, stomach pain with nausea and vomiting,
virus that causes AIDS. cold or blue hands and feet, feel dizzy or lightheaded, or
a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
Do NOT take BIKTARVY if you also take a medicine
that contains: ` Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to
death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get
` dofetilide these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns DIMITRI
` rifampin yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools,
` any other medicines to treat HIV-1 loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or LIVING WITH HIV SINCE 2018
stomach-area pain. REAL BIKTARVY PATIENT
BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY ` The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical
studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%).
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
These are not all the possible side e ects of BIKTARVY.
` Have or have had any kidney or liver problems,
including hepatitis infection. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any
new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY. KEEP
` Have any other health problems.
You are encouraged to report negative side
` Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant
while taking BIKTARVY. Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor ASPIRING.
your health before and during treatment with BIKTARVY.
` Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed.
Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed to the baby HOW TO TAKE BIKTARVY
in breast milk.
Take BIKTARVY 1 time each day with or without food.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the Because HIV doesn’t change who y ou a re .
Because HIV doesn’t change who you are.
medicines you take:
GET MORE INFORMATION
` Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the- ` This is only a brief summary of important information
counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and BIKTARVY® is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used
about BIKTARVY. Talk to your healthcare provider or
herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare pharmacist to learn more.
provider and pharmacist. to treat HIV-1 in certain adults. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.
` Go to BIKTARVY.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5
` BIKTARVY and other medicines may a ect each other. Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you.
Ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist about ` If you need help paying for your medicine,
medicines that interact with BIKTARVY, and ask if it is visit BIKTARVY.com for program information. See Dimitri’s story at BIKTARVY.com.
safe to take BIKTARVY with all your other medicines.
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