Cork Emergency Departments
Truvada
- Truvada is a combination of 2 drugs tenofovir & emtricitabine
- Take ONE truvada tablet ONCE daily
- Truvada is usually taken with food
Isentress
- Take ONE Isentress tablet TWICE daily approx. 12 hours apart
- There are no food restrictions with this drug
- Avoid taking multivitamons, calcium/magnesium supplements and antacids
- Tablets should be swallowed whole (not chewed, broken or crushed)
Side effects
Side effects with both Truvada and Isentress are generally mild.
Some patients may experience:
- Mild headache
- Nausea / Stomach cramps
- Rash
- Tiredness
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
If you are concerned, please contact the Emergency Department you first attended:
MUH (021)4271971
Mercy Injury Unit, Gurranabraher (021)4926900
CUH (021)4920200
LIU Mallow(022)58506
LIU Bantry(027)52900