Question
Can PEP cause skin reactions?
2 September 2024. Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE, Side effects.
Is Truvada or Tivicay known to cause allergic reactions? For example, redness of skin to face chest neck. I am taking these for HIV PEP. Reactions started approximately ten days into regimen and I tested HIV negative before starting PEP.
Answer
Hi there
PEP meds are chosen because they generally have a low risk of side effects.
However, rare skin reactions can occur to many different drugs and it is important that any rash is seen by a doctor.
The doctor can then decide whether it is better to use different meds as PEP.
This link has more info on PEP, including possible side effects.
https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/pep-faq
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