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Eligible patients may pay as little as a $0 co-pay.*Actor portrayalsHOW TO TAKE DESCOVY FOR PrEPPOSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF DESCOVY FOR PrEP (cont’d)Common side effects in people taking DESCOVY for PrEP include diarrhea,nausea, headache, fatigue, and stomach pain.These are not all the possible side effects of DESCOVY.Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new symptoms while taking DESCOVY for PrEP.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.Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor your health before and during treatment with DESCOVY for PrEP.BEFORE TAKING DESCOVY FOR PrEPTell your healthcare provider if you:• Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, including hepatitis. • Have any other medical conditions.Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take:• Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the-counter medicines,vitamins, and herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare providerand pharmacist.• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist about medicines that should• Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.• Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking DESCOVY for PrEP.HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK• Know your HIV status and the HIV status of your partners. If your partner is living with HIV, your risk of getting HIV is lower if your partner consistently takes HIV treatment every day.• Get tested for other STIs. Some STIs make it easier for HIV to infect you.• Practice safer sex by using latex or polyurethane condoms.• Talk to your healthcare provider about all the ways to help reduce HIV risk.GET MORE INFORMATION• This is only a brief summary of important information aboutDESCOVY for PrEP. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist to learn more.• Go to DESCOVY.com/prep or call 1-800-GILEAD-5• If you need help paying for your medicine, visit DESCOVY.com/prep forprogram information.not be taken with DESCOVY for PrEP.*Advancing Access® co-pay support is available for commercially insured eligible patients only. Subject to change; for full terms and conditions, visit GileadAdvancingAccess.com.DESCOVY FOR PrEP, the DESCOVY FOR PrEP Logo, the DESCOVY Blue Pill Design, DESCOVY, the DESCOVY Logo, STEP UP. PrEP UP., ADVANCING ACCESS, GILEAD, and the GILEAD Logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies.©2020 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. DVYC0171 02/20