What about side effects?
Side effects are rare: 4 out of 5 people do not experience any side effects. For those who do, side effects usually last only a short time after starting the medication.
Side effects are rare: 4 out of 5 people do not experience any side effects. For those who do, side effects usually last only a short time after starting the medication.
Click the links below for answer to common questions about side effects of PrEP:
Common Side Effects (headache, abdominal pain, and weight loss)
Common Side Effects (headache, abdominal pain, and weight loss)
Rare Side Effects
Rare Side Effects
- Does PrEP cause changes in kidney function?
- Does PrEP cause changes in bone density?
- Does PrEP cause a severe problem called lactic acidosis?
Common Misconceptions about Side Effects
Common Misconceptions about Side Effects
The answer to all of these questions is "no." Click the links for more details.