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

This is Rukobia. You may also hear it called by its generic name, fostemsavir. Rukobia is used with other medications to help keep HIV infection under control. People with HIV have a better quality of life and are living longer than ever before. To do so, it is important to take HIV medications exactly as your doctor tells you to.

Rukobia is often taken two times each day. You should take it exactly how your doctor tells you to. You can take your dose with or without food. Remember to swallow the tablets whole. Never chew, crush, or cut them. Also, the tablets may smell like vinegar. This is normal. It is very important not miss any doses. If you do, the virus could increase and become harder to treat. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. The most common side effect is nausea. 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 medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and may order blood tests.  

Rukobia can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

While taking this medicine, you must still take precautions to prevent spreading HIV to others. Women should talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed.

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