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

This is Juluca. It helps treat HIV-1 infection. It contains two medications in each tablet. 

Juluca is often taken once a day at the same time each day. You should take it exactly how your doctor tells you to. You must take it with a full meal. It is very important to not miss any doses. If you do, the virus could increase and become harder to treat.

Most people tolerate Juluca well. Common side effects include a headache and diarrhea. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not change your dose or stop taking it unless your doctor says it's okay.

As with any medication, rare but more serious side effects could occur. With Juluca, these include a severe skin rash, allergic reactions, liver problems, and depression. You should read the "Patient Information Guide" to know which symptoms to watch for, and when to get medical help. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely. 

Juluca can interact with many other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before you take vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies or other medicines, even if they do not require a prescription. 

Juluca can harm unborn babies. Women must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use to prevent pregnancy. Women should not breastfeed.

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

For best results with Juluca, be sure to plan ahead for refills so you do not miss doses. Also, store it in the original bottle with the lid tightly sealed.