PrEP might cause side effects

Different people might have various levels of side effects. However, some side effects are serious and possibly fatal. Talk to your healthcare provider and get tested before and while taking PrEP.

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Common and mild side effects

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Weight Loss

Serious side effects

• Onset of kidney problems or worsen:
  Kidney function test should be done before and during PrEP medication. If the kidney condition is not satisfying, your healthcare provider might advise you not to start taking PrEP or stopping it.
• Bone problem:
  It might cause bone pain or other related problems. You might contact your healthcare provider to have related tests or further treatment.
• Liver problem and worsening Hepatitis B infection: 
  Your healthcare provider may provide you Hepatitis B test before PrEP. If you are infected by Hepatitis, stop taking PrEP might worsen the situation. In a rare case, it could lead to death. Other than Hepatitis B, PrEP could incur other liver problem. Regular liver function check up is necessary as a result. If you find yourself having the following symptoms, find your healthcare provider right away: Yellowish skin and eyes, abdominal pain and swelling, dark urine color, nausea or vomiting. 
• Lactic acid in blood: 
  Too much lactic acid in blood could damage your health. Visit a healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms: exhaustion, muscle pain, body weakness, abdominal pain or discomfort, diarrhea.