What should I tell my doctor before taking Stribild?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Before taking Stribild (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine and tenofovir), a prescription medicine used to treat human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), you should give your doctor a complete medical history. Be sure to tell him or her if you:

have any kidney problems
have any bone problems
have liver problems, such as a hepatitis B infection
think you are pregnant or want to become pregnant
have any other medical conditions

You should also tell your doctor about all of your other medications (prescription or over-the-counter), as well as any supplements you take.

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