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Most recently, the FDA approved of another drug for PrEP called Descovy. However, this medication is only approved for cisgender males and transgender females. It is not approved for people who were assigned female at birth.

Who is in the Truvada commercial?

The 37-second spot features J.D. Phoenix, a pornography actor who talks to the camera about gay men who “have a lot of sex” and “like to party.” Phoenix is seen at home, meeting another guy at a nightclub, and then back at home the next day taking Truvada.

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Who is Descovy for PrEP for?

DESCOVY ® for HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is indicated in at-risk adults and adolescents (≥35 kg) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection, excluding individuals at risk from receptive vaginal sex. HIV-1–negative status must be confirmed immediately prior to initiation.

Why can’t females take Descovy?

DESCOVY for PrEP is not for everyone:

It is not for use in people assigned female at birth who are at risk of getting HIV from vaginal sex, because its effectiveness has not been studied. You must be HIV-negative before and while taking DESCOVY for PrEP.

Is Truvada only for males?

There are different medications approved for use as PrEP, but Truvada® (or a generic equivalent) is the only PrEP medication approved for use by women and other people who have receptive vaginal sex (such as some transgender men or people of non-binary gender).

What does Alphonso Mills do for a living?

Chief Executive Officer at Enjoy Inc.

Who is Alphonso in Dovato commercial?

If you own a television, then you’ve most likely seen Alphonso Mills—the attractive Black gay man with dreadlocks in the latest commercial for a new once-a-day anti-retroviral pill used to treat people living with HIV.

What’s the difference between Truvada and Descovy?

The difference between Truvada and Descovy is in the form of tenofovir contained in each product. Descovy contains a newer form of tenofovir called tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and Truvada contains the original form of tenofovir as tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).

Can I take Tivicay and Descovy together?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Descovy and Tivicay. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.