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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) #1 PRESCRIBED
replace talking to your healthcare provider about your condition and your treatment.
HIV 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: *Source: IQVIA NPA Weekly, 04/19/2019 through 05/28/2021.
` 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, HUGO
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. LIVING WITH HIV SINCE 1995
that contains: ` Severe liver problems, which in rare cases can lead to REAL BIKTARVY PATIENT
` dofetilide death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get
these symptoms: skin or the white part of your eyes turns
` 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
stomach-area pain.
BEFORE TAKING BIKTARVY
` The most common side e ects of BIKTARVY in clinical KEEP
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
` Have any other health problems. new symptoms while taking BIKTARVY. EXPLORING.
` 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.
Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to monitor
Because HIV doesn’t change who you are.
` Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Because HIV doesn’t change who y ou a re .
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. BIKTARVY® is a complete, 1-pill, once-a-day prescription medicine used
medicines you take:
to treat HIV-1 in certain adults. BIKTARVY does not cure HIV-1 or AIDS.
` Keep a list that includes all prescription and over-the- GET MORE INFORMATION
counter medicines, antacids, laxatives, vitamins, and Ask your healthcare provider if BIKTARVY is right for you.
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
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 ONE SMALL PILL, ONCE A DAY
medicines that interact with BIKTARVY, and ask if it is ` If you need help paying for your medicine,
safe to take BIKTARVY with all your other medicines. visit BIKTARVY.com for program information.
Pill shown not actual size (15 mm x 8 mm) | Featured patient compensated by Gilead.

Please see Important Facts about BIKTARVY, including important
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