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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. Your ` Those in the “Most Important Information About
healthcare provider will test you for HBV. If you have BIKTARVY” section.
both HIV-1 and HBV, your HBV may suddenly get ` Changes in your immune system. Your immune
worse if you stop taking BIKTARVY. Do not stop taking system may get stronger and begin to fight infections
BIKTARVY without first talking to your healthcare that may have been hidden in your body. Tell your
provider, as they will need to check your health regularly healthcare provider if you have any new symptoms
for several months, and may give you HBV medicine. after you start taking BIKTARVY.
ABOUT BIKTARVY ` Kidney problems, including kidney failure. Your
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
people who have never taken HIV-1 medicines before, or ` Too much lactic acid in your blood (lactic acidosis),
people who are replacing their current HIV-1 medicines which is a serious but rare medical emergency that can
and whose healthcare provider determines they meet lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away
certain requirements. if you get these symptoms: weakness or being more tired
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
Do NOT take BIKTARVY if you also take a medicine a fast or abnormal heartbeat.
that contains: ` Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to HUGO
` dofetilide death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get
these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns LIVING WITH HIV SINCE 1995
` rifampin
yellow, dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, REAL BIKTARVY PATIENT
` any other medicines to treat HIV-1 loss of appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or
stomach-area pain.
BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY
` The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical
Tell your healthcare provider if you: studies were diarrhea (6%), nausea (6%), and headache (5%).
` Have or have had any kidney or liver problems, These are not all the possible side e ects of BIKTARVY.
including hepatitis infection.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any KEEP
` Have any other health problems. new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY.
` Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not You are encouraged to report negative side
known if BIKTARVY can harm your unborn baby. effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit
Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
while taking BIKTARVY. CONNECTING.
Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor
` Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed.
Do not breastfeed. HIV-1 can be passed to the baby your health before and during treatment with BIKTARVY.
in breast milk.
HOW TO TAKE BIKTARVY
Tell your healthcare provider about all the Take BIKTARVY 1 time each day with or without food. Because HIV doesn’t change who you are.
medicines you take:
` Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the- GET MORE INFORMATION
counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and BIKTARVY® is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used
herbal supplements, and show it to your healthcare ` This is only a brief summary of important information
provider and pharmacist. about BIKTARVY. Talk to your healthcare provider or to treat HIV-1 in certain adults. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.
pharmacist to learn more.
` BIKTARVY and other medicines may a ect each other.
Ask your healthcare provider and pharmacist about ` Go to BIKTARVY.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5 Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you.
medicines that interact with BIKTARVY, and ask if it is ` If you need help paying for your medicine, See Hugo’s story at BIKTARVY.com.
safe to take BIKTARVY with all your other medicines. visit BIKTARVY.com for program information.
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