Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Genvoya. It helps keep HIV infection under control. Genvoya contains four medications in each tablet. 

Genvoya is often taken once a day, at the same time each day. You should take it exactly how your doctor tells you to. You should take each dose with food. It is very important to not miss doses.

Most people tolerate Genvoya well. The most common side effect is nausea. This is normal if it is mild and should go away. If this or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medication, rare but more serious side effects can occur. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unusual changes to your body. You should read the "Patient Information Guide" to know which symptoms to watch for. Genvoya can also cause a serious flare up of hepatitis B if you already have it. To prevent this, you must not miss doses or stop taking it, unless your doctor says it is okay. 

Genvoya can have serious drug interactions with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines or herbal remedies. If you take certain types of antacids, you need to separate them at least 2 hours from your Genvoya dose.

While taking this medicine, you must still take precautions to prevent spreading HIV to others. 

Genvoya is not recommended during pregnancy. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed.

For best results with Genvoya, be sure to plan ahead for refills. Also, store it in the original bottle with the lid tightly sealed.