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UP TO 99% EFFECTIVE
SAFE AND WELL-TOLERATED
at preventing HIV when taken as prescribed
with minimal side-effects
because your health and privacy are our priority.
INCLUSIVE FOR ALL
care for every body and every identity
CONFIDENTIAL CARE
IS PrEP RIGHT FOR YOU?
PrEP may be a good option for you if you think you could be at risk for HIV. This includes people who:
Have a partner living with HIV
Have more than one sexual partner
Do not always use condoms
Inject drugs or share needles
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PrEP
PrEP CARE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
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Is PrEP
suitable for me?
If you’re at risk for HIV, PrEP could be a great fit. Our nurse practitioners have decades of expertise on HIV prevention and management, and can help you decide what works best for your body and lifestyle.
PrEP IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE FOR:
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Men
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Women
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Transgender and non-binary people
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People of all sexual orientations​
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If you live in an area with a high prevalence of HIV (ex., DC and other cities with higher rates. ​
Learn who PrEP is for, how it supports women, and which option may work best for you!
PrEP for Women?
YES, PrEP IS FOR WOMEN TOO!
If you live in an area with a high rate of HIV, don’t always use condoms or are planning a pregnancy with someone who may be at risk– PrEP can protect you and your baby.
PrEP is safe during pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstruation.
Talk to a doctor about what’s best for you!
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YOUR PrEP OPTIONS
DAILY PILLS
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Truvada® or Descovy®
✓ Taken once a day
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✓ Truvada: sex or injection drug use risk
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✓ Descovy: not for receptive vaginal sex
Daily routines, no needles
Best for:
EVERY 2 MONTHS
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Apretude®
✓ Long-acting PrEP injection
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✓ 2 starter injections, 1 month apart
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✓ Then every 2 months
Best for:
No daily pill, more privacy
EVERY6 MONTHS
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Yeztugo®
✓ Long-acting injectable PrEP
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✓ Starter doses, then every 6 months
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✓ Helps prevent HIV through sex
Best for:
Fewer doses, long-lasting protection
PrEP MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS & INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS
Most people have mild to no side effects. When starting PrEP, some may feel:
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Headache
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Nausea
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Tiredness ​
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These usually go away in a few days or weeks. Serious side effects are very rare. ​
NOTE!
PrEP is safe to take with most other medications, including birth control, HRT, and mental health medications.
Just tell your provider about everything you take, so they can be sure it's the best choice for you. ​​​