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PrEP: Your Complete Guide to HIV Prevention Options
 PrEP: Your Complete Guide to HIV Prevention Options
 Understanding PrEP Medications
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) has revolutionized HIV prevention with multiple options now available. From brand names to affordable generics, these medications offer over 90% protection when taken as prescribed.
Lets guide into the available PrEP Options and Their Compositions available globally :
 Generic PrEP
– Taficure-EMÂ – Affordable, Efficient and Certified
– Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir Alafenamide 25 mg
– Average cost: $40 monthly
– Worldwide HIV medicine shipping available
American Brand Name Options
– Truvada:
– Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 300mg
– 1St FDA-approved registered PrEP medicine (2012)
– Average cost: $150 monthly
– Descovy:
– Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg
– Newer and Efficient formula launched and FDA approved in 2019
– Suitable for cisgender men, transgender women, queer couple
– Safe and efficient for kidney problems
– Average cost: $180 monthly
 Choosing Generic PrEP is a better option?
- Affordable Option
– As the patent expires, the generic companies produce equally efficient drug without spending on the RD and Marketing cost and passing the saving to the end customer.
- Accessibility
– Available at most online telehealth providers, or via online licensed pharmacies which ships discreetly at your doorstep while maintaining the privacy.
- Quality Assurance
– Same active ingredients are present in generic and branded HIV options, just the brand name difference.
For Ex:
Descovy – American Brand Â
Taficure Em – Generic Brand
Both Contains : Emtricitabine 200mg + Tenofovir Alafenamide 25 mg
Please Note: You can always ask your supplier for the quality certificate of the product, Taficure Em provide a comprehensive quality control certificates for patient assurance.
 Questions revolving around – PrEP (Your First Guard)
- What to choose between the generic and brand-name PrEP medicines?
Generic PrEP – Taficure-EM offers equivalent protection at affordable cost, similar to having a insurance but without an insurance. Unless you have specific medical need or fixed phychological need which requires the original Descovy, while generic PrEP is typically the most practical choice.
- Is PrEP effective for/during the period of anal sex?
– Daily dosing: Maximum protection after 7 days
– For receptive anal sex: 7 days of consistent use needed
– For insertive sex: 7 days of consistent use recommended
- Side effects between generic hiv medicine and American brand names?
Generic PrEP has the similar side effect profile as Descovy, Truvada. Common effects include:
– Initial mild nausea
– Possible headaches
– Temporary fatigue
– Potential kidney function changes (Truvada users have noticed more problem in kidney than Descovy)
- How do I order generic PrEP online?
– Visit a PrEP-friendly online licensed pharmacy
– Hiv Testing Kit and other necessary test are provided online. For privacy, you can order and check via home testing kit.
– Search for Taficure Em – Generic Descovy, select the quantity required
– Adress and other necessary details to ship generic hiv medicines at your doorstep.
- Switching from Descovy to generic option – Taficure Em, safe?
Yes, it is safe to switch between Descovy, Truvada with their generic versions seamlessly. Please cross check for the composition and match with the original brand.
- Are PrEP effective for bareback sex?
Yes, when taken daily, Taficure Em is effective and provides over 99% protection during condomless sex and provides a precautionary barrier to viral loads.
- How many times should I test, while being on PrEP?
Recommended by the doctors are every 3 months for:
– HIV status
– STI screening
– Kidney function
– Other health parameters
- What happens if I use drugs or alcohol with PrEP?
A guided session with your healthcare provider, would help you achieve the efficient option by health conditions. Although, PrEP works as efficient and continuously, recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle is important.
- PrEP affects your sexual performance?
Studies are revealed that, there is no impact on :
– Erections
– Sex drive
– Sexual pleasure
– Performance
- What if you are not protected and its morning-after situations?
PrEP is advisable to take prior to action which acts are a protection to the patient and the partner. A morning-after solution is post-exposure situations, seek PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) within 24 – 72 hours.
- Measures to store PrEP Medicine?
– Room temperature
– Away from moisture
– Original container
– Away from direct sunlight
- Can I take prep twice, if missed on first dosage?
Doctors advice to never double dose, even after missing your first one. A possible solution, is to resume normal dosing and still consult your provider if you had miss more than thrice dosages.
