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List of Treatments for HIV

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for HIV. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

Apretude (Cabotegravir)

Overview
Apretude is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults and adolescents weighing at least 77 pounds to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection. You must test negative for HIV-1…

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Aptivus (Tipranavir)

Overview
Aptivus is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with Norvir (Ritonavir). Aptivus can be used by people who have already begun treatment…

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Atripla (Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Atripla is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection either alone or in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Atripla is approved for use in…

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Biktarvy (Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview Biktarvy is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Biktarvy is a combination drug composed of Bictegravir, Emtricitabine…

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Cabenuva (Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)

Overview
Cabenuva is a combination prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with HIV-1 infection. Cabenuva is indicated as a complete treatment regimen. Cabenuva is used as…

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Celexa (Citalopram)

Overview
Celexa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat depression. Celexa is also known by its drug name, Citalopram. Celexa is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin…

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Clinical trials

Overview
Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for HIV. Eligibility may be based on specifics of your condition, such as which strain of HIV you carry…

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Combivir (Lamivudine/Zidovudine)

Overview
Combivir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatment for HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Combivir is a combination drug composed of…

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Overview
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are popular with many people who have HIV. CAM treatments may include nutritional supplements, probiotics, herbal preparations, homeopathy, acupuncture, and…

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Complera (Emtricitabine/Rilpivirine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Complera is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 infection in adults. Complera is a combination drug composed of Emtricitabine…

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Crixivan (Indinavir)

Overview
Crixivan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Crixivan is also referred to by its drug name…

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Delstrigo (Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)

Overview
Delstrigo is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete regimen to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Delstrigo is a combination drug composed of Doravirine, Lamivudine…

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Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide)

Overview
Descovy is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment to be used in combination with other retroviral agents for HIV-1 infection in adults and children over 12 years of…

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Dovato (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine)

Overview
Dovato is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in adults. Dovato is a combination drug composed of Dolutegravir and Lamivudine, which are also known…

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Edurant (Rilpivirine)

Overview
Edurant is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people at least 18 years old who have HIV-1 RNA less than or equal to 100,000 copies/milliliter at the…

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Egrifta (Tesamorelin)

Overview
Egrifta is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce excess abdominal fat in adult patients living with HIV and lipodystrophy. Egrifta is also known by its drug name…

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Emtriva (Emtricitabine)

Overview
Emtriva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Emtriva is also referred to by its drug name…

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Epivir (Lamivudine)

Overview
Epivir is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Epivir is also referred to by its drug name…

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Epzicom (Abacavir/Lamivudine)

Overview
Epzicom is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Epzicom is a combination drug composed of Abacavir…

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Evotaz (Atazanavir/Cobicistat)

Overview
Evotaz is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection. Evotaz is a combination drug composed of Atazanavir and Cobicistat, which are also known respectively by…

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Flu and pneumonia vaccinations

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for serious complications from influenza (the flu) and pneumonia. You can protect yourself by receiving flu and pneumonia shots each year. What does it involve? For maximum…

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Fuzeon (Enfuvirtide)

Overview
Fuzeon is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Fuzeon is approved for use in people who are experiencing HIV…

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Genvoya (Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide fumarate)

Overview
Genvoya is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a complete treatment regimen for HIV-1 infection. Genvoya is approved for use in people 12 years and older. Genvoya is a…

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HPV vaccine

Overview
People with HIV are at greater risk for infections. If you are 26 years old or younger, you can help protect your health by getting vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV). This common virus can cause genital…

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Intelence (Etravirine)

Overview
Intelence is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people at least six years old who have already begun treatment for HIV. Intelence is indicated to be…

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Invirase (Saquinavir)

Overview
Invirase is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Invirase can be used by people 16 years and older…

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Isentress (Raltegravir)

Overview
Isentress is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Isentress is approved for use in people four…

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Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir)

Overview
Kaletra is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in people 14 days and older in combination with other antiretroviral drugs. Kaletra is a combination drug…

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Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Overview
Lexapro is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17. Lexapro is also known by its drug…

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Lexiva (Fosamprenavir)

Overview
Lexiva is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral medications. Lexiva is also referred to by its drug name…

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